{"id":3905,"date":"2021-08-26T14:27:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T14:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondhalfexpo.com\/?p=3905"},"modified":"2021-08-26T14:36:41","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T14:36:41","slug":"the-3-greatest-fears-of-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondhalfexpo.com\/the-3-greatest-fears-of-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Greatest Fears of Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat. Feeling <\/span>fear<\/span><\/a> will lead to a biochemical and emotional response. Although it isn\u2019t necessarily a good emotion, it allows us to understand a possible problem and take action against it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s consider three of the greatest fears that senior citizens face and what can be done to face these fears.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fear #1 – Finding and Living Their Purpose<\/span><\/h2>\n

As we get older, our lives as we know them will start to change. One of the things we need to accept is that we don\u2019t have the energy or strength that we used to enjoy. Unfortunately, not being as mobile as before means we can\u2019t work like we used to do. So what purpose do I have in life?<\/span><\/p>\n

While we may be thankful that we\u2019re still alive, maybe we\u2019ve experienced the death of our spouse or other family members. So the thought in our minds is: will I have to spend the rest of my years alone?<\/span><\/p>\n

Facing Your Fears<\/span><\/h4>\n

The reality is that your \u201csecond half\u201d of life won\u2019t be the same, and it\u2019s essential to accept that. But don\u2019t count yourself out just because you\u2019re a senior. We all can set goals in life we want to accomplish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that work isn\u2019t the priority, think about what you can do with your amazing free time. Maybe you want to pursue hobbies or train and counsel those from the younger generation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fear #2 – Will I Have Enough Money to Retire?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re young or older, we can all face financial issues. But when it comes to seniors, we might fear reaching retirement age without having enough money. You may start to worry about:<\/span><\/p>\n