Question 1

what did you like/dislike about early retirement?

Accepted Answer

Various: My medical colleagues who have retired fall into two groups.  The first were defined by their careers and when they leave it find a great void in their life and are commonly unhappy.  The other group either disliked what they were doing, or more commonly have something important to retire to such as charity work, travel, another job, serious hobbies.  These are happy people.

Question 2

how can exercise lead to good health at retirement?

Accepted Answer

BY PRVENTING DIS: By helping eliminating many self induced chronic diseases, including obesity, frailty, diabetes, hypertension.  Plus, being fit will allow you to enjoy activities most consider youthful.  Despite modern modern medicines advances, nothing beats exercie and proper diet in maintaining health.

Question 3

how does a continuing care retirement community work?

Accepted Answer

Senior Housing: Continuing care retirement communities (ccrcs) may be worth considering when a senior cannot live independent at home any more. Offering a variety of services within one community, ccrcs guarantee lifetime housing, social activities and increased levels of care as needs change.  They range from  single-family homes, apartments or condominiums to assisted living and all the way to nursing homes.

Question 4

if i go to a retirement home, what will i do all day?

Accepted Answer

As much as you can : Retirement homes, assisted living or adult homes all offer some assistance with activities of daily living: eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, medication...  There are planned schedule of leisure activities daily, and one can choose whether or not one wishes to participate. Most importantly, there are many social activities, entertainment, religious services, movies, exercise classes, day trips.

Question 5

what is the minimum age to put someone in a retirement home?

Accepted Answer

Nursing home: There is no minimal age for long term care.  It depends on the condition of the person and whether they need help with their activities of daily living.  Most elderly can stay at home with help.  If there is dementia or a chronic disease that incapacitates someone, then speak to your doctor or a social worker and look at what your state regulations.

Question 6

why do even older men in academics favor sabbaticals over retirement?

Accepted Answer

Recommended: Older people should stay involved with their profession. They should continue to propagate knowledge. They achieve great wisdom from experience. Otherwise, they will feel worthless, develop depression, dementia and medical illnesses. They can be most productive in later years as the pressures of earning and supporting family are less.

Question 7

how can i determine if i need to move to a continuing care retirement center?

Accepted Answer

Listen.....: Most people will never be honest or realistic enough about what they can no longer do to make that determination. If those close to you start pointing out things you can no longer do on your own, listen up, give it real thought. Not being able to drive safely, prepare foods, socialize, sort out medications--accept it and let others help. You'll end up being loved, not one of the old fart pia's.

Question 8

is there a difference in health after having early retirement and forced retirement?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I'd think that emotionally and psychologically it'd be more challenging to have been forced into retirement, as opposed to choosing to retire. Emotional/psychological health & wellness can certainly impact physical health & wellness. Either way this person could be fine, but if s/he is "forced" to retire, then it'd probably be helpful to be vigilant about his/her emotional health.

Question 9

can you help? is 61 too young for me to start looking for a continuing care retirement community?

Accepted Answer

Yes, no: It's never too early to plan for the future. Besides thinking about where you want to live, chat w/attorney re legal issues, financial planner re money matters, and your Family Doc about your health to be sure that you're healthy enough to enjoy a quality retirement as you've planned for, worked for &amp; dreamed about.

Question 10

worried about retirement. not as planned. lots of time, little cash. how did that happen to us boomers?

Accepted Answer

Common issue: There are a variety of life circumstances that can affect anyone, including boomers.  You may not get proper education, have severe or chronic illness, make bad investment and personal choices, have habits that are destructive.  Hopefully you can overcome whatever prevented you from helping yourself and you can comfortably live the rest of your life.

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