Lifespan vs. Healthspan

Ask anyone who has a chronic illness and they will tell you that age is nothing compared to an ailment you keep like luggage, something that is yours for the duration. Neuroscience has been breaking some new ground in this area, and we are happy to share some good news from Dan Levitin’s new book “Successful Aging”.

Successful Aging uses research from developmental neuroscience and the psychology of individual differences to show that sixty-plus years is a unique developmental stage that, like infancy or adolescence, has its own demands and distinct advantages. Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people’s wisdom and experience. Throughout his exploration of what aging really means, Levitin reveals resilience strategies and practical, cognitive enhancing tricks everyone should do as they age.

One of the terms that Levitin uses we think works well with our efforts as Investment Managers is “Healthspan.” We are charged with finding and investing in healthy companies that can deliver on their obligations and focus on healthy relationships with our clients, where we use listening and respectful dialogue to align our efforts with your obtainable goals.

Client Centered, Quality Focused. We are an independent, employee owned investment advisory firm with institutional quality practices that are applied to all aspects of our business. Our disciplined and balanced approach allows us to focus on the most important aspect of our job: creating long-term value for our clients. DLK is a diverse team of professionals who have experience in multiple areas of investment management, on both the advisor and client side.