Should I Stay or Should I Go? Retirement Planning for PALTC Clinicians

Retirement among PALTC clinicians is increasing for a variety of reasons but has received little attention in PALTC organizations. Research suggests that time-sensitive retirement planning is a critical factor in a variety of ways, as it impacts stakeholders in all domains. Given the dearth of geriatricians and clinicians in PALTC available to provide care in the face of a rapidly aging and growing population, attention to retirement planning for those in this group is vitally important. This session is designed to address the topic of retirement, presented by a panel of recently retired AMDA members with diverse backgrounds in geriatrics. This interactive discussion will focus on personal, professional, financial, psychosocial and other issues which factor into decision-making and the strategic planning retirement process from start to finish, as well as a toolkit of resources to assist attendees on their retirement journey.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:

• Discuss the topic of retirement and retirement planning as a developmental milestone for PALTC clinicians.
• Describe pre and post retirement experiences of four AMDA members from different backgrounds (academic, entrepreneurial, business, PACE post-Covid) who are now retired.
• Identify two free resources that may be very helpful in approaching the issue of retirement planning.
• Describe factors influencing PALTC clinicians in their decision to remain in practice or retire.