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Retire Happy Good research leads to good decisions Victoria Gill
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How much money will it take to be financially independent? That’s very much up to you. Ron Atchison, an investment advisor with RBC Wealth Management says, “There is no exact answer, as everyone’s personal situation is different…for example, a couple who wishes to drive new cars, take exotic holidays regularly, eat out frequently, as well as maintain a home and perhaps a summer property, will require substantially more money to sup-
port their lifestyle than a couple who maintains a modest home, travels occasionally and owns one economical car.” Getting accurate information on retirement planning is all about helping you make sure you don’t outlive your wealth and to ensure your retirement years are spent in comfort and security. As you can imagine, retirement’s not much fun when you don’t have enough money. The answer to any question involving money and time will depend upon a wide number of variables, many of which
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are not known in advance. How much will you spend? How fast will your investments grow? How long will you live? Some experts suggest you’ll need up to 70 per cent of your income before retirement, but Bill Murray, a certified financial planner from Investor’s Group said, “A cookie-cutter answer is impossible.” Research shows retirees substitute time for money. For example, they shop more for bargains and spend more time cooking. Yet not every couple spends less. Atchison points out, “When you stop working, perhaps your vehicle expenses will shrink and you may not have to buy work clothes. But if you are planning to travel more, maybe the income you will need won’t be lower.” Murray agrees, saying he has also found that a large number of retirees actually increase spending as they travel and make other expensive uses of new leisure time. He says the average person plans more for a one- to two-week vacation than they do on their
lifetime of finances. Murray adds, “Young people are in a mentality of earning and burning their money, which leads debt to be a major problem because 47 per cent – almost half of British Columbians – are living paycheque to paycheque. Atchison strongly recommends, “never letting your credit rating go bad … it is really hard to recover from that” and “one should plan to be debt free going into retirement.” Regardless of how old you are, it’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. Atchison advises, “Start with a small amount and increase it as you can. “You must control your debt, save something, and live within your means” to lead yourself to a successful retirement. For those who say it’s never too late, Murray says that with money it can be. If you’re close to retirement, there is a unique set of questions to ask yourself before saying goodbye to the life you’ve lived for decades. Making a visit to a financial planner is a good place to start.
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I Don’t Want to be a Burden – But I Need Your Help Here are some very practical things that you can do that will help to make life Sharon Simpson easier on those around you on whom you rely in your elder years. If you complete this checklist and the one that follows in part four, you will have done a tremendous service that will reduce the amount of work for those around you who love and support you in your elder years. Remember, it’s less work for your loved ones if you ask for their help to complete this list now than to leave it all up to them after you are gone. Yes, you’ll need their support, but it will be well worth the effort.
Fill out your MOST (Medical Order for Scope of Treatment) form This form is available from your doctor. This form is a doctor’s order based on Advanced Care Planning conversations with your doctor which explore your wishes for medical treatments available. These conversations include your wishes for:
A. CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – should your heart stop and an opportunity is present to restart it. B. Medical treatments for end of life – do you want comfort goals or aggressive goals?
What do you do? Book an appointment with your doctor to go over this form.
Appoint a Power of Attorney (POA) A power of attorney is another person, called an “attorney” who is appointed to deal with your business, property and to make financial and legal decisions for you. An enduring power of attorney allows this person to continue to make these decisions for you if you become mentally incapable of making these decisions. The most important part of appointing a POA is that you trust them. This person cannot make any health care decisions for you.
What do you do? Talk to the person that you want to appoint as POA. Book an appointment with a lawyer to do the documentation.
Appoint a representative to make health and personal decisions The Representation Agreement Act allows you to appoint someone as a legal representative to handle financial, legal, personal care and health care decisions if you are unable to make them on your own. This agreement may also include another person to monitor the representative’s decisions. This helps ensure that you are being well taken care of and two people know the decisions that are being made on your behalf.
What do you do? Talk to the person that you want to appoint as a representative to make health care decisions for you. Book an appointment with a lawyer to do the documentation.
Make decisions about your estate Even if you have very little in your estate, ensure that everything you have can easily be transferred into the names of those who will inherit your money, property and stuff. There are many ways that you can give away your things so that charities and family benefit instead of paying it all in taxes.
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What do you do? Book an appointment with a financial advisor to talk about the best way to manage your estate. Many church denominations have stewardship teams who can help you to plan your finances, including donating to your church or other ministries.
Complete your will More than half of Canadians are living without a will. You don’t need to be one of them. If you want to decrease the burden on those who survive you, have a clear and legal will. Without a will, you can ensure that those who survive you will have several years of paperwork to do in order to finalize your estate.
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Choose an executor that you trust and ask them if they will manage your estate when you are gone. Book an appointment with a lawyer or notary to complete your will.
Make arrangements for your funeral or memorial service These decisions will make it much easier on your family. The best case scenario is that you’ve pre-paid for your service and for the resting place for your remains. Meet with a pastor and
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thought, courage and energy to accomplish. Ask for help. It’s better to do something on this list than to let the enormity of it all prevent you from doing anything. Part four of this series will talk about personal changes that you can make in your life which will greatly reduce the amount of work and emotional energy that your loved ones require in order to provide you with support and care as you age. Continued from the May 30th edition of Living 55+ . Sharon Simpson is the Director of Communications and Marketing at Menno Place, a senior’s campusof-care located in Abbotsford.
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Restless legs syndrome affects many Millions of people are afflicted with restless legs syndrome, an uncomfortable neurological condition that may lead them to repeatedly move their limbs to find relief. In spite of its name, restless legs syndrome, or RLS, is not limited to the lower extremities, as some of the sensations associated with the condition are felt in the arms as well. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health, says as much as 10 percent of the Canadian population may have RLS. Several studies show that approximately 2 to 3 percent of
adults are affected by moderate to severe RLS, which occurs in both men and women, though incidence of the condition is twice as high among women.
tom of RLS is an irresistible urge to move because of uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, sensations deep within the body. The sensations often
whether sitting down for long periods of time or when going to sleep. Symptoms may increase in severity throughout the night.
RLS symptoms may vary and change from day to day. Symptoms may subside early in the morning, but they often reappear and worsen at night. Although people of any age can be diagnosed with RLS, it is more often diagnosed in middle-aged men and women and seniors. The most common symp-
defy description but can range from pain, aching, creeping, crawling, or prickling feelings. Symptoms may occur at any time but are most evident when the body is at rest,
Those with RLS frequently experience periodic limb movements characterized by jerking and twitching, which can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep. Sleep deprivation
may carry over into daytime hours and make daily life difficult. Many with RLS also have concentration problems, impaired memory or struggle to perform daily tasks due to exhaustion. RLS symptoms may vary and change from day to day. Symptoms may subside early in the morning, but they often reappear and worsen at night. Considerable evidence points to a dysfunction in the brain’s basal ganglia circuits that rely on the neurotransmitter dopamine, which helps regulate muscle movements, as a contributor to RLS. Individuals with Parkinson’s disease often
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IBS Treated With TCM Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder causing a variety of symptoms Dr. Chris Vallee which may include cramping, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and irregular bowels. Some people with IBS have diarrhea with frequent loose stools, while others have constipation causing infrequent bowel movements that are difficult to pass. Still other IBS patients will suffer from alternating diarrhea and constipation. Symptoms are frequently triggered by stress, emotional factors, or the ingestion of food. IBS is the most common gastrointestinal disease seen by general practitioners and makes up 30-50% of all referrals to GI specialists. Women are affected three times more than men, with the average age of onset being between 20 and 40. Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient healing system that has been evolving for the last 3000 years. It started with the use of simple foods better known as Chinese Herbs to help strengthen the body to fight off disease. Acupuncture is a tool of TCM in which very find needles are in-
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• Exercise promotes independence. Some women feel that exercising after 50 increases their risk of injury, which can make them overly dependent on their loved ones. But exercise, in particular strength training, slows bone deterioration, helping bones stay stronger longer and reducing a woman’s risk of suffering a potentially debilitating injury. Independence is especially important to seniors, many of whom spent years planning their retirements and awaiting the day when they would
be free to travel at their leisure. Daily exercise can help women maintain that independence by reducing their risk of injury and other ailments that can be confining. • Exercise can improve sleep. Some women who are fighting fatigue may feel that routine exercise will only make them more tired. But exercise actually improves energy levels and makes it easier to get a better night’s rest. Numerous studies have shown that routine exercise can improve sleep quality and even increase energy levels throughout the day, some-
thing that should raise an eyebrow among women who do not exercise but routinely find themselves fighting fatigue. A more quality night’s rest improves vitality, making it easier for women to exercise and make it through the day without feeling fatigued. • Exercise benefits those with limited mobility. Women over 50 with limited mobility may feel that exercise serves no purpose because of their disability or physical condition. But even women confined to wheelchairs or those forced to walk with a cane or
walker can benefit from cardiovascular exercise and even light strength training. Such exercises can improve a woman’s range of motion while reducing her risk of heart disease. • It’s never too late to start exercising. Many aging women feel their time to embrace exercise has long since passed. But it’s never too late to start exercising. Women should take a conservative approach when exercising after a long hiatus, beginning with a slow walk around the neighborhood or a local park. Walk-
ing is a great beginner’s exercise, as it provides a good cardiovascular workout while working a variety of muscle groups. As your body readjusts to physical activity, gradually increase the intensity of your exercise sessions, adding some strength training, ideally under the supervision of a professional. Always stretch immediately after each exercise session, and give your body ample time to recover, especially when you begin your new regimen.
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Why We Bought at Cedar Valley Manor
A testimonial from one of the purchasers moving into Cedar Valley Manor in Mission, this fall: Joyce and I knew it was time to down-size after 29 years in the same house. Though we love gardening and entertaining, we also like to travel, and you reach a stage where climbing ladders to clear downspouts in the middle of a rainstorm isn’t fun anymore! What to do? We didn’t want the uncertainty of an apartment lease and using all our home equity to pay rent. We didn’t want to get involved in condo politics or battles over leaky condos and related problems. Neither were we interested in speculating, but thought it would be great to get our home equity back when we had to move to more assisted living. Then we discovered Cedar Valley Manor. Security of tenure, somebody else to clear the downspouts and all that related stuff ! A predictable return on our equity and no worries about maintenance, up-keep or management. Freedom to travel and know our home is secure, less cost than the up-keep of our old home, no snow to shovel or windows to de-ice and the security of our own home for as long as we want to stay at less cost than an apartment or condo! I know that our life-lease will run out in thirty years, but though I am an optimist, I know I’ll be ready to move on when I’m 112! We can hardly wait to move in! - Don and Joyce Olds.
WELL SAID DON! And if Don is still around when he’s 112, his lease will automatically be renewed for another 30 years, taking him to 142! And it is unlikely that Don and Joyce will ever have to move to assisted living because of three things: First, Cedar Valley Manor is an easy building to age in - no stairs, no yard work, safe bathrooms. The second is Cedar Valley Manor Connect - help and advice when you need it IF you need it. And third, the most powerful factor of all - living in a community of friends and neighbours is one of the very best things you can do for your health and well-being.
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We didn’t want the uncertainty of an apartment lease and using all our home equity to pay rent. - Don Olds
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