About Retirement
Expert guidance, local insights, and trusted resources to help you plan, navigate, and enjoy every stage of retirement.
Helpful advice on finance, health, fitness, and fun—plus a guide to finding the community that’s right for you.
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As people live longer and the cost of healthcare increases every year, financial planning for seniors has never been more important. According to the Government Accountability Office, 29 percent of those 55 and older have neither retirement savings nor a traditional pension plan. For those who did save, the average amount is $126,000. That comes […]
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There’s no doubt that taking care of an aging parent or spouse is difficult, especially if that caregiver has other responsibilities such as a job or children. “It can be emotionally and physically exhausting,” says Neal Kursban, president of Family & Nursing Care, a provider of home care services in DC and suburban Maryland. “The […]
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The signs of aging may already be noticeable to you: fuzzier vision, slower walking pace, thicker torso. And while people say that age is just a number, it’s unavoidable. Still, seniors can take some precautionary steps to stave off health issues. “As we age, we develop an increased risk of osteoporosis, breast cancer, lung cancer, […]
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On a Wednesday afternoon, Judy Reed is writing an object lesson. It’s part of her volunteer training at the Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens of Marjorie Merriweather Post in DC that houses a collection of Russian and French decorative arts. Reed, who lives in Silver Spring, taught science in Fairfax and Montgomery public schools before […]
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Nearly two decades ago, Jessica, 72, was recovering from breast cancer surgery and felt her body had become a foe. She discovered relief and strength in exercises designed for similar women. As she navigates aging today, Jessica again finds an ally in fitness, regularly swimming four miles a week at the Wilson Aquatic Center in […]
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It’s not easy for seniors and their grown children to talk about the realities of aging. Where will they live? Who will take care of them? Do they have enough money to cover their expenses? Will their children respect their wishes? Many adult children can’t cope with the fact that their parents are growing old. […]
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Financial See a financial planner to make sure retirement goals are on track. Create a spending and savings plan. Talk to an elder law attorney about estate planning documents, including wills, medical directives, power of attorney, and revocable living trust. Health Visit your primary care physician annually for age-related health screens and blood tests. See […]
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1. Thinking there’s no time to save. At age 55, there’s still typically more than ten years to start aggressively saving for retirement. And it’s an ideal time to begin, says Nathan Gendelman, president and director of investments for the Family Firm Inc. in Bethesda and Stacy Bakri, one of the firm’s senior financial advisors. […]
