Apr
30
Vacation Shake Up
Posted by 4T at 15:23 | Filed In Family After 40, Life After 40, Social After 40, Travel After 40 | Add a Comment
Recently, on a wonderful vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia my husband discovered that his retirement days may not all be filled with golf. He is not retired yet but often talks about those days with visions of greens, and clubs, and putting, dancing in his head. Our vacation was a wake up call.
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Apr
23
Retiring Outside of the United States
Posted by 4T at 08:59 | Filed In Life After 40, Social After 40, Travel After 40 | Add a Comment
Many retirees can’t afford the high cost of living in the United States. With so many boomers now approaching retirement age alternate places are being investigated. Mexico is one such place. A large amount of senior citizens have made living near Lake Chapala, Mexico their new home. The cost of living is reasonable and good medical care by U.S. trained doctors is available. Fresh food is abundant and there are lots of activities to keep seniors busy. Also, it is an easy commute by bus, plane or car, to the States.
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Apr
22
Oh, The Pain
Posted by 4T at 13:44 | Filed In Health After 40, Life After 40 | Add a Comment
I had a bone density test, as suggested after you reach a certain age, and the results were fine. I take calcium pills because I don’t get enough from my diet. So why are my teeth in such bad condition? I know that heredity has something to do with it, but this is ridiculous! After 45, my teeth began to crack and chip like candy. I’ve had some serious pain, followed by numerous root canals, followed by caps. Can you smell the money? Aside from the expense, the time spent out of work has been major. With all this experience you would think that I could handle any procedure with ease, but not so. I’ve become more fearful, and anxious.
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