Dr Sara Zeff Beger, from LifeEncore, poses the question: Whos going to look after the solo agers? There is a surprising number of baby boomers are facing the problems with being a DINK, Double income no kids in retirement. Who’s going to look after solo agers in old age?
As someone facing your 50s and beyond, you are soon to be faced with the unique opportunity of having a whole new phase of life – possibly spanning 20-30 years – beyond the typical retirement age of 65. What will you do with it?
That is the question LifeEncore poses and helps you answer. Through coaching, assessments, information, and workshops LifeEncore can help you better understand what you HAVE, what you ENJOY, what you want to LEARN, and how you might GIVE BACK.
Help in three ways:
- Chart the path ahead
- Provide information to those who are 55+
- Raise awareness about the unique issues that we face as we age, and the best ways to prepare for the future
- What does your perfect retirement look like?
- Pursuing new interests, learning new skills or traveling to far-flung places?
- Starting a new business?
- Finding a new home?
- Getting involved in your community or exploring “giving back” by working on issues you care about?
Never had kids? You’re not alone! Almost 20% of the baby boomers are “solo agers” – individuals or couples 55+ who do not have children and/or grandchildren. As such, you have some unique advantages in your later years. Your choice of where to live is less likely to be driven by the whereabouts of family; you do not have the responsibility of putting kids or grandkids through college or helping them buy their first house; you can choose to do whatever you like with your legacy.
Listen as Ann chats to Dr Sara Zeff Geber discuss the issues facing Double Income No Kids couples (DINKs). When there are no children there is the need to set up their own special support networks.
SUMMARY
2:20 Dr Sara Zeff Geber background
4:20 Retirement planning for Solo Agers
6:00 Childless numbers high in the babyboomers cohort
9:00 Biggest challenges
14:00 Living arrangements key
16:00 Build social support networks
18:00 Plan differently
23:30 Contact Dr Sara Zeff Geber
Connect with Sara online
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