Perhaps I am beating the drum too early. Perhaps the boomers/goldenboomers aren’t ready to contemplate their “golden years.” But this much I do know. There will be a day when we realize (hopefully without too many recriminations) the importance of being prepared for that inevitable day when we find ourselves having to select a retirement community.
It does seem early, after all the first boomer transition to goldenboomer status won’t start until January 1st, 2011. There will be about 3.4 million who will turn 65 that year.
Many will stay working. Perhaps catching up on their lost investments from the last few years. Many are ready to start on their so-called “third life,” however. While staying in their homes, at this point, is a good choice, it is also wise to be prepared.
No one is suggesting that you immediately sell everything and sign up at a retirement community. It is our hope to lay out some choices that exist from which you will be able to plan your fulfilling golden years.
If there is anything that I have experienced are the people who knock on our doors and are told they cannot move in within the time frame that they have planned.
Planning, like anything else is critical when you are looking for an upscale retirement in which to spend your golden years.
So what will it be? A last minute decision with which you make “do” or a long term investment in your emotional and physical well-being?