Retirement is changing. The type of retirement that their parents enjoyed is no longer enough for the baby boomer generation. Today’s retirees are younger, richer, fitter, healthier and better educated than previous generations of retirees. They also have much higher expectations. The aim of this blog is to help you get the vital, healthy, prosperous, productive and fulfilling retirement that you really want (and deserve).
Most of us spend more time planning our annual holiday than we do planning the non-financial aspects of our retirement. Consequently, many retired people report that they ‘wasted’ the first 18 months to 2 years of their retirement – ironically, the time when they were at their youngest.
Our pre-retirement courses, which are available to both individuals and couples, generally run as a two-day event in a variety of geographical locations throughout the year (UK only).
Subjects covered include:
Adjusting to a new lifestyle: Work reorientation, making the most of your time, replacement of work functions, establishing new goals and routines.
Health issues: Improving your health, exercise and nutrition, discovering your ‘ageing style’.
Home and environment: Stay put or shake things up - what are your options? How your home environment will need to serve you as you get older. Discover the assets/liabilities of your current living situation.
Leisure interests: Hobbies and activities, education, travel, sports, learning, TV and other entertainment, balancing isolation and shared activity.
Retirement career options: Do you want to carry on working in some capacity? What are your options?
Family and relationship issues: Developing a clear understanding of your own retirement expectations, the expectations of significant others and how to blend the two together. Dependents and care-giving responsibilities.
Our next course will be held in central York on Monday 17 July and Tuesday 18 July. Course fees are £250 per individual or £425 per couple.
Call me, Ann Harrison, on 01405 861074 or email