The decision to stop working full-time is one of the biggest decisions you will make. Attending a workshop will help inform that decision and support you to plan and prepare fully to ensure it is a healthy and happy experience.
The removal of the default retirement age means that the decision about when to embark on this next stage in your life is entirely your own. Each person’s life is unique to them and so the aspirations, goals, hopes and fears behind this decision are personal to you. Any big decision brings with it an ending of the old and a new beginning. So, considering all the key questions, thinking through your hopes and educating yourself on the financial and legal considerations of changing your working status are all critical planning steps.
This full day workshop will help anyone over the age of 50 to better prepare for later life and feel much better informed about their future plans.
You can read more on our website at https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/services/age-inclusive-workplaces/planning-for-your-future-workshop/
The workshop provides independent and impartial advice in the following four areas:
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Money Matters & Tax
Making the most of your money
Money matters planning
Understanding pensions and your options
Savings and investments
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Legal Issues
Wills
Living wills
Power of attorney
Care costs
Equity release
Legal aid
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Health & Wellbeing
Managing yourself through the retirement transition
Keeping active – what is moderate exercise?
Keeping connected
Understanding the impact of sedentary behaviours
Maintaining strength and balance
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Time & Activities in Retirement
Recognise and plan for the additional free time in retirement
Identify opportunities available to you
Understand what toolkit you may need to achieve your ideas
Identify any hurdles or challenges you may face and how to overcome them
Provide you with an outline planning tool