Posts Tagged ‘AARP’
Tip #137: Save Fiction for Old Age
Retirement Yenta believes in keeping her mind alert and active by learning new things (See Tip #114: Go Back to School). She knows that this will serve her well as her brain ages. Retirement Yenta also believes that fiction is fun, but should be saved for either times of complete relaxation (like sitting on Miami Beach, soaking up some rays) or for when she’s older and cannot get around as easy. So with that thought, your dear Yenta suggests that you save fiction for your golden years. This will continue to keep your mind working, but won’t add the stress of learning new things (Oy veh, Spanish is hard–see Tip #114). Retirement Yenta says: “Save fiction for old age, your mind and body will thank you.”
Tip #20 Join AARP
I have been a member since I was 50 ( I am 54 ). They put out a very nice AARP Bulletin that covers Your Health, Your Money, Your World. Their website: bulletin.aarp.org. When reading this publication, fantasize about the joys of retirement. You also can get discounts from various companies that cater to pre-retirees and those already retired. Retirement Yenta loves discounts!
Tip #19 Consider a Walk-in Bathtub
When redesigning your home or moving to a retirement home, consider re-doing your bathroom. You may want to consider putting heavy duty ”hold em” bars on your wall of either your bathtub or shower. When I rented my Miami Beach condo to a couple in their 70′s, that was the first thing they asked for! Walk-in bathtubs are a great idea, too! You don’t have to climb over the bathtub wall. These are always advertised in AARP and AAA’s Car and Travel magazines.
