This week I came across a video on how The Hardest State of Life is Between 65 and 75 – which is where I am currently. As I discover more resources on retirement, many of them say the same things, maybe in different ways. Please listen to this almost 20 minute video; here is a… Continue reading Living Well As an Older Adult
Enjoy Memories, But Make Room for the New
This weekend, I re-engaged with several pleasures which I have enjoyed throughout my life. Saturday afternoon, I saw the musical A Walk on the Moon, describing the adventures of a family during a summer vacation in a resort in the Catskill Mountains, where I spent much time while growing up. Now, many of the hotels… Continue reading Enjoy Memories, But Make Room for the New
AI Can Help In Ways That Will Surprise You
I signed up for a four week class in Artifical Intelligence (AI) about a month ago. Very different from how things are mostly done now – online or through email, I received a paper catalog in my mail. I was instructed to mail or bring in a check (which I did) to register. Now that… Continue reading AI Can Help In Ways That Will Surprise You
How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free
This week I read How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free, one of the best books I’ve ever found on how to live well after work ends. While many retirement books focus on money issues, this resource specifically deals with how to spend your time during this stage of life. In the Well Connected group… Continue reading How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free
Plan Two Activities Every Day
Many of us struggle with our older years because we no longer have a job to focus on, as we have for most of our lives. Here’s a strategy which I have found helpful. Plan two things to do each day. You do not have to frantically seek to fill up every minute. These two… Continue reading Plan Two Activities Every Day
Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement
In September 2024, shortly before I retired for the first time, I started Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement, an online group for Front Porch to help others to navigate the transition to retirement. I hoped to attract others at the same stage as me, getting ready to retire or recently retired. Not yet retired myself,… Continue reading Secrets to a Satisfying Retirement
Retirement Take 2
As of this week, my tech coaching part/time role at Waltz has ended, so I’m back into full retirement. But I will continue to keep myself busy. For example, I will Now 71, I consider myself very fortunate to have had such a long career. I’m also spending time learning about Artificial Intelligence, which is… Continue reading Retirement Take 2
Surprise! Back to Work – Part/Time
A few weeks ago, I started training for a new part/time opportunity for a start-up firm, Waltz, which will provide remote one on one help to older adults with technology challenges. This firm is using a unique approach very different from other IT companies I have worked for: Still in the midst of figuring out… Continue reading Surprise! Back to Work – Part/Time
Tackling the Loneliness Epidemic
Today I had the pleasure of attending ‘Making Connections, 25 Innovators Tackling the Loneliness Epidemic in 2025‘ presented by ReImagine. Loneliness is an issue dealt with at all ages, but especially by older adults. Each presenter had two minutes to describe their organization’s approach (websites are below): Part 2 and Part 3 of this program… Continue reading Tackling the Loneliness Epidemic
Retirement -A Bit Later Than Planned
Since my replacement at Sunnyside Community Services was not hired until November (and a colleague left shortly after I did in August), I worked a bit longer than planned. Doing a combination of in person and remote work, my last day was Friday, Nov. 22. So I’ve had more time to adjust to my new… Continue reading Retirement -A Bit Later Than Planned