4 Steps Retirees Can Take Now To Prevent Being A Burden On Their Children

“I don’t want to be a burden on my children when I’m old.” This statement is one I consistently hear expressed by older people from all walks of life. While it’s natural and noble to be worried about how you might disrupt your children’s lives as you age, “worrying” isn’t a strategy!

Instead, use any worries you might feel as motivation to take steps now to plan for the time you’ll likely be frail. I say “likely” because unfortunately, it’s not really a matter of if you’ll become frail; most retirees will experience some degree of physical or mental decline during their last few years.