Exploring Renewment with Helen Dennis

Harry welcomes Helen Dennis, who discusses the innovative concept of 'renewment.' This blend of retirement and renewal supports career women transitioning out of their work lives. The conversation covers various challenges and opportunities of retirement, such as identity, financial security, and caregiving. Helen Dennis, a nationally recognized leader on issues of aging and retirement and co-founder of Renewment, shares the origin and evolution of the Renewment movement, its impact on women, and its unique approach to creating enduring communities. The discussion also touches on gender differences in approaching retirement, financial concerns, and the current inadequacies in policy support for aging populations, particularly around healthcare. Listeners will gain insight into how Renewment helps career women navigate the complexities of their later years with purpose and fulfillment. More on Helen at https://www.renewment.org/home/  You can visit Harry’s blog on these topics at https://okboomer.substack.com/ And if you have questions, comments, or suggestions for other topics or speakers, please email him at [email protected] Topics 00:00 Introduction to Renewment 00:55 Origins of Renewment 01:55 Renewment in Practice 03:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Retirement 05:47 Gender Differences in Retirement 08:34 Financial Security in Retirement 12:06 Evolving Expectations of Retirement 23:47 Policy Recommendations for Aging Population 27:13 Final Thoughts and Recommendations