How Elder Orphans Can Plan for Aging Without a Family Caregiver
Those aging alone without available family are considered aging orphans. According to AARP, more than 1 in 5 Americans over the age of 65 "are or are at risk of becoming an elder orphan."
Are you an aging orphan? Consider the following tips when planning ahead:
- While you are healthy, identify where you would like to live and make a plan accordingly.
- Seek a credible elder law attorney and draft up an extremely precise estate plan.
- Create a social network of friends you can lean on. This is not a permanent solution but one that's beneficial in the interim.
- Search for support from like minded people. Perhaps you could find a Facebook group for elder orphans.
Most importantly, know that you are not alone. There are others out there just like you. Find them and get support!
Discover more ways an aging orphan can efficiently plan for their retirement future by reading the entire AARP article: https://ow.ly/tqLB30bmkhS
Are you an aging orphan? How are you planning for your future without a family caregiver? Let us know, leave a comment below.
Retired Paralegal
7 年Nowadays baby boomers are retiring quickly. Most of them have family but the ones that don't really need to have some kind of circle of friends. Discussing what is going on in your life with a friend helps to brainstorm some new ideas. Get up everyday with a purpose, look at retirement as a reward for all your hard work. Seek advise from an Elder Law Attorney on what you want the sunset of your life to be like. Don't be afraid to ask! Attorney's generally know how to handle tough senior days and can guide you to make wise decisions. Don't be an orphan, be a seeker of new adventures! I like your article, it opens up doors.