Retire Repurposed

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I wrap-up our mini-series on retirement communities. We reiterate the fact that retirement communities are not a problem. However, they have exposed a deeper issue with the way our society views retirees and the "American Dream." In this podcast, we pose challenges to retirement communities, our own societies, and retirees as individuals.

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On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about the good and bad regarding retirement communities. No doubt, retirement communities do lots of good for the life of a retiree. However, too much of a good thing can be bad. In this podcast, we propose three ways retirement communities fall short of living a "Repurposed" retirement.

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On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about the good things retirement communities have done for the life of a retiree and how they have provided solutions for retirees' deepest needs. In this podcast, we will take a deeper look how the popularity of retirement communities has spread since their launch by Del Webb, January 1st, 1960 in Sun City, AZ.

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On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about the development of the very first retirement community launched on January 1st, 1960 by Del Webb in Sun City, AZ. In this podcast, we take a look at the life of Del Webb and explain how he created a solution geared towards an emerging retirement population that no one else believed in.

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On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about how the demand for retirement communities was formed decades before the very first retirement community was established in 1960. In this podcast, Ben will explain four major factors that shaped the mindset towards retirement and how these have led to how we view retirement today.

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On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about retirees and their marriage. In our experience, one of the most underestimated changes a person encounters post-retirement is in their marriage. In this podcast, Ben will explain three concepts you need to understand regarding your marriage and retirement. He will also show you how to make sure retirement is the best season of your married life.

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On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about retirees and their identity. It is nearly impossible to have a career over the course of decades and not have some of who you are connected to that job. In this podcast, Ben will give you ways to understand this shift in identity and he will show you how to be rooted in something that cannot be taken away.

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On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about a retiree's mentality. It's no secret that older people tend to have a reputation of being a bit grumpy. While this is a light-hearted way to view retirees, there are serious ramifications of this attitude. In this podcast, Ben gives four ways make sure your mentality stays positive and your life remains focused on others.

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At 73 years old, Virg DeJongh released his first book, "On the Virg: How to Move Forward Through Life's Biggest Questions, Challenges and Opportunities". After spending over 30 years in the financial business, Virg is now using his experiences to help other people walk through their own transitions in life. In this podcast, Virg explains his mantra "Think well, live well, finish well" as he encourages retirees to live a life of purpose and impact.

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On this episode, Jerrid Sebesta talks about retirees and their health. Physical health is an aspect of retirement that cannot be ignored. In this podcast, Jerrid is going to focus on the importance of activity for a retiree and he'll give ways to keep retirement from being the downfall of your body's physical condition.

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