Monday, 5 June 2017

Seniors: When Should You Retire?

Some seniors can’t wait to retire, and still others never want to retire. While working through retirement years may seem to some like the way to stay physically active and maintain a social network, retiring can make these things easier through more time and resources available. Many seniors struggle with the idea of when to retire, so here are a couple of factors to consider when thinking it through:

  • Mental Preparedness. Like most people, you’ve probably put 1/3 or more of your life into working. Along with this brings a sense of purpose, social attachments, and a certain amount of stress. Being retired means eliminating the stress, but also, possibly, that sense of purpose that you’ve held dear for the past 30-40 years of your life. To be mentally prepared for retirement, find a new sense of purpose beforehand – could be volunteering, a creative outlet, etc., and also find a way to connect socially. This could be by joining a gym or the YMCA, the local senior community center, or by schedule lunches and dinners with friends. One of the biggest factors to retirement is the possible loneliness, knowing this, create avenues to combat it.
  • Financial Stability. Ideally, a senior should be able to live in the manner they’re accustomed to for 20-30 years when they retire. Think about how much it will take to buy food, buy medications, pay for utilities, etc., and also for entertainment and hobbies (as you don’t want retirement to be boring!)

Staying Busy During Retirement


Retirement can mean the very best years of your life because you have the time, and the financial means to pursue dreams you never could before. Here are some ways to stay busy and have fun during your retirement years:
  • Travel
  • Join a sports program for seniors
  • Join a club: book, theater, art, photography, movie, etc.
  • Move to another city
  • Volunteer
  • Remodel your home

Always Best Care has been in the senior care giving industry for the past 20 years. If you are a senior in the North Vancouver area, and would like information about their home care services in West Vancouver, or other options surrounding senior living in North Shore, call the Always Best Care North Vancouver location at 778-945-3010 today to set up your free care consultation. They look forward to discussing your bright future with you!

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