Rear view of man standing on a dock
Ed, 63, not pictured, is taking steps to ensure he isn't lonely when he enters retirement.
  • Ed, 63, hasn't retired yet, but he wants to ensure he won't be lonely when he does. 
  • Describing loneliness as his "biggest fear," he plans to volunteer and pursue hobbies upon retirement.
  • He said he's worried that older adults are getting cast to the side as they age.

Ed, 63, was recently rewatching a documentary about Blue Zones — and it led him to rethink his outlook on retirement.