It’s doubtful many retirees ever thought about "quality of life" when working; however, “quality of life” is a focus of attention which bears examination to ensure educators reap the rewards of their years of service during retirement. Let's examine the breadth of this topic with further exploration of the depth in future issues of the Panorama. What do you think “quality of life” entails? As a member considers retirement one ponders the financial impact. Can I afford to retire? How much will my monthly check be? Will there be any COLA increases? Did I plan/prepare well for retirement? Do I have other sources of income? When can I apply for Social Security? How do I apply for Medicare and how will it impact my medical needs? 

The financial aspect to the quality of life can extend even further as retirees enter retirement and strive to be prudent in their expenditures. Unfortunately, another aspect for everyone, but especially retirees, is protecting against identify theft and scams that particularly target seniors. 

Going beyond the fiscal aspects, “quality of life” is impacted by the physical and mental health of retirees, which can influence the question of--what are you going to do now that you are retired? Many NCRSP members volunteer their services while others use this time to travel, care for grandchildren and/or elderly parents, or explore new hobbies. Join us as we explore some of these topics during our monthly Wednesday Workshops! Let’s create the “best quality of life” for you!