Category Archives: Future Challenges

Future Challenge – What Are Your Most Precious Books?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #20 I’ve been away for a bit, and so there was no challenge last week, but I brought back some treasures with me… books that belonged to my mother. If you love to read (and my guess is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged Books, choices, favorite literature, lifestyle, reading, recreation | 12 Comments

Future Challenge – What Possessions Are Nearest to Your Heart?

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #19 Moving is always a little traumatic. But moving from a larger home to a smaller retirement home may be even more stressful. Certain memories and possessions won’t make the cut for the new home. If you had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged change, choices, moving on | 17 Comments

Future Challenge – Staying Physically Active

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #18 Along with a healthy diet, exercise helps to keep our hearts, lungs, and brains working properly, although too many of us neglect it. We all know how important it is to exercise. Hopefully, we’re all doing something, even if … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Health Issues | Tagged aging, lifestyle, Physical exercise, recreation, Senior Health | 12 Comments

Future Challenge – Staying Sharp

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #17 We all know it’s important to exercise physically throughout our lives to keep our bodies healthy. Our hearts, lungs, even our minds, depend on it. But our brains need specialized workouts beyond physical movement. As you age, what will … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Health Issues | Tagged aging, Brain Function, lifestyle, Senior Health | 2 Comments

Future Challenge – Who Pays the Bills?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #15 This is a follow up to last week’s question about who we trust with our health if we can’t make those decisions. For our aging population, there’s something else that may need management, – their finances. Older people … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Financial Issues, Future Challenges | Tagged Powers of Attorney, Senior finances | 2 Comments

Future Challenge – Who Do You Trust with Your Health?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #14 We all tend to put off tasks we don’t want to think about – like making wills or assigning medical or financial proxies. If we wait too long, we may not be able to designate the people we … Continue reading →