Retire Smart

by Cleary, David; Cleary, Virginia

• ISBN13: 9781880559093
• ISBN10: 1880559099
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-09-01
• Publisher: Allworth Pr

Summary

This accessible book offers sound advice to help make the retirement years happy healthy, and active -- all based on actual retiree experience. Where to live and what kind of housing to select, how to make money last longer by proper management, avoiding scares and swindles, practices for good health, and leisure activities to enhance daily pleasures are all covered.

Table of Contents

Part I --- Easing into Retirement
The Best of Both Worlds	8	(2)
Beware Euphoria	10	(2)
Who Invented ``Retirement''?	12	(3)
The Resources Around You	15	(10)
Part II --- Location and Housing
``Where Should We Retire?''	25	(5)
Single-Family Homes	30	(4)
Condominium Homes	34	(3)
Manufactured Homes	37	(4)
Adult Congregate Living Facilities	41	(2)
Living the RV Life	43	(3)
Part III --- Making Your Money Last Longer
Today Is Day One	46	(4)
Money Management Daily	50	(5)
Money Management Yearly	55	(5)
Do You Want a Job?	60	(4)
Starting Your Own Business	64	(5)
Cons, Scams, and Swindles	69	(5)
Part IV --- Helping Yourself to Health
Welcome to the Age of Living Longer	74	(3)
Screening Programs	77	(1)
Wellness Programs	78	(2)
Same-Day Surgery	80	(3)
Keeping Up with Medicare	83	(2)
Support Groups: What's the Magic?	85	(8)
Eating Right	93	(8)
Getting More (and Easier) Exercise per Hour	101	(7)
Sexuality Comes of Age	108	(4)
Getting Your Sleep	112	(7)
Keeping Your Memory Up	119	(4)
Ask Your Pharmacist	123	(2)
What You May Not Know about Drug Addiction	125	(4)
Pets Can Help Your Health	129	(5)
Saving Your Skin	134	(4)
Stress, Depression, and Other Mental Health Hazards	138	(5)
Safety Checklist	143	(6)
What's Ahead in Senior Health Care?	149	(7)
Part V --- What Would You Like to Do Today?
Make It a Four-Square Day	156	(2)
Your World of Reading	158	(5)
Sorting Out Sports	163	(3)
The Rewards of Lifelong Learning	166	(5)
Time for Travel	171	(5)
Brightening Your Mood with Music	176	(5)
Let Mother Nature Guide Your Gardening	181	(2)
Biking Rolls into an Exciting New Era	183	(5)
Tracing Your Ancestry	188	(2)
The Quilting Bee Is Back	190	(2)
Art for Your Sake	192	(2)
Working with Wood	194	(6)
Getting Involved with Government	200	(3)
Wanted: Volunteers	203	(5)
TV: Your Window on the World	208	(4)
Newspapers: Keeping You Up With the Times	212	(2)
Keeping in Touch	214	(5)
Index	219	(4)
About the Authors	223