Tag Archives: Senior Health

Murphy’s Law and Why Everybody Needs a Plan – Part 1

Posted on March 12, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

If anything can go wrong, it will – Murphy’s Law My Scottish grandparents had lots of favorite sayings. Two that often come to mind are, “Hope for the best, but plan for the worst,” and “Murphy may have been an Irishman, … Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiving, Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information | Tagged Advance Medical Directive, choices, family, Health Care Proxy, lifestyle, Living Will, Power of attorney, Senior Health | 8 Comments

That’s the Way the Money Goes!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

All around the mulberry bush, the monkey chased the weasel. The monkey stopped to scratch his nose. Pop! goes the weasel. A penny for a spool of thread, a penny for a needle – That’s the way the money goes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged change, choices, expenses, Financial Planning, Financing Retirement, lifestyle, recreation, Senior finances, Senior Health | 7 Comments

Future Challenge – What Defines Your Personal Independence?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #7 Our days are full of things we take for granted. We have the internet, which gives us a window on just about everything we can imagine. We have books, movies, and television which narrow our focus a bit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged Independent Living, lifestyle, Personal Independence, Senior Health | 16 Comments

Facing a Scary Moment

Posted on January 24, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I had a scary moment this month. I know I’m not bomb-proof, and understand I’m not twenty anymore. Still, when I have minor aches and pains, I tend to self-treat. I’m the child, step-child, grandchild, and niece of RN’s, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information | Tagged aging, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Disease, Health, Iritis, lifestyle, Macular Degeneration, Senior Health, Vision Loss | 20 Comments

Travel Plans

Posted on January 17, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

It’s time to start making some serious plans for where my beloved and I might travel this year. Last year, most of my travel was to see my mom and sister a few states away, and most of my husband’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Recreation, Retirement itself | Tagged Alaska, Costa Rica, lifestyle, Physical exercise, retirement planning, Senior Health, Travel | 21 Comments

Tempting Fate – The Tipping Points of Our Health

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

First Fig My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends — It gives a lovely light! – by Edna St. Vincent Millay When we’re young, it seems romantic to … Continue reading →