Adequate retirement income is so important to accomplish this!
As we age we probably enjoy more than ever being in our own surroundings.
However, our ability to remain at home often depends on our level of retirement income.
As always, money has much to say about whether we are able to enjoy this result.
The likelihood of needing help with our long term care can be an off-putting
reality. The tendency for some is to simply ignore the need, or convince
ourselves that "it won't happen to me", or "my ______ (fill in the blank) will
take care of me".
In the event of disability or incapacity most of us would still prefer to remain
at home. Somehow, we feel we have a better
quality of life if we can remain in our familiar four walls, even if it does
mean having a little help from our friends. The truth is, many of us--maybe the
person just a few feet away--will need a lot of help from spouse, friends,
relatives, and home health care professionals.
Though, not everyone wants to or should "stay at home":
- You may already be
living alone
- You may feel unable to visit friends, shop, go to church, maintain the
house
- You may not want a stranger living with
you
- Care needs may be too complex
- Home care may be
too costly.
At this stage of our lives, it is easy to be quite set in our ways! We
like to eat what we want and when we want. We like to listen to and
watch our programs. We like to bathe at the times we choose. We like
to go where we want and when we want. And we still want to
contribute to, and gain from, family life.
What we do not want is to be living in a room with a roommate and have to
accommodate the likes and dislikes of strangers. There is a good chance
they feel the same way, too.
All good reasons for staying home. But, the reality is, if such help
is needed it will be costly--maybe too costly.
Planning--for yourself and those you really care about--may well be critical to
a successful outcome!
Just remember--professional and caring help is only a click away!
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