Socialization
Studies show the prevalence of loneliness among people age 60 and older is alarmingly high and lack of relationships (such as friendship) can have negative results on other areas in our life. Dr. Carla M. Perissinotto, a geriatrician at the University of California, San Francisco has said, “The profound effects of loneliness on health and independence are a critical public health problem. In fact, 60% of health outcomes are based on behavioral, socio-economic and environmental factors.” Based on this fact, we can see how independence, purpose and socialization all work hand in hand.
The Village Movement provides members with social activities that minimize isolation and promote
interaction and trust within the Village community by matching members who offer their help with members who ask for help when needed.
It has not been my intention to provide an endorsement of the Village to Village Network, but rather to bring to your attention to societal shifts that are taking place. The way organizations and businesses are beginning to think about aging is changing. And Baby Boomers are showing support for organizations like this one.
As a professional, I believe Baby Boomers have considered the facts and decided that this generation (and beyond) deserve something different and they’re making strides toward going after it. That’s a reinvented retirement possibility that I am excited about, and I hope you are as well. Have a safe and happy holiday season and I’ll be back in the New Year!
For more about the agein-place “Village” movement visit https://www. aarp.org/home-family/ friends-family/info-2017/ age-in-place-village-movement-fd.html. Tom Kalejta is an author of “Building Wealth, Protecting Dreams” and a financial advisor. He is intrigued by how Baby Boomers are changing retirement trends and lifestyles in the 21st century. He believes in inspiring his readers by talking less about money and more about reinvented possibilities — particularly when things don’t go as planned. He can be reached by emailing thomasakalejta@gmail. com.