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A new study proposes a relational, systems-based approach to longevity planning services that goes far beyond finances, aiming to integrate health, social connection, and personal meaning into long-term life strategies.
The Discovery:
Researchers combined Relational Design (RD) with Causal Loop Diagrams (CLD) to create a framework that maps how trust, social infrastructure, health, and tactile experiences interact over a lifetime. The model draws from workshops with 69 participants to visualize dynamic feedback loops in human well-being.
The Science:
The framework integrates financial, physical, and social wellness into a single longevity planning approach.
Trust-building emerged as a critical foundation for effective, long-term planning services.
Causal Loop Diagrams revealed reinforcing feedback loops, e.g., better health enabling more social connection, which in turn supports mental resilience.
Tactility (hands-on, tangible interactions) and a supportive social infrastructure were identified as under-leveraged drivers of long-term well-being.
The design approach helps anticipate unintended consequences and aligns interventions with evolving life goals.
Your Action:
When considering longevity plans, look beyond finances. Prioritize providers and services that also support social connection, health optimization, and trust-based relationships. Use tools or advisors who understand the interplay between these factors over time.
Bottom Line:
Longevity planning should be a living system, integrating health, relationships, and meaning alongside money for a truly long, well-lived life.
Source:
Design for Longevity: A Relational and Systemic Perspective. Published: August 6, 2025.
https://doi.org/10.21606/nordes.2025.58
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