The later years in life don't always sound too appealing. There's a lot to being old that elderly people wouldn't recommend to their younger counterparts! But, as we all know it's an unavoidable fact of life; we'll all get old some day.
That doesn't mean that you'll have to stop doing things - granted, age can limit our physical and mental abilities to some extent, but this will vary from person to person. Being old is more of a mindset - some of the most senior people in my life are also some of the most active, healthy, sharp witted people I know and they show no signs of slowing down! But Those I know who have slowed down are still looking for challenges and enjoying life.
Retiring can leave some people feeling at a loss. At a stage in life where daily work is no longer available to you, what is there to do? Seniors often find themselves with much more time on their hands day to day than they used to have. Not working can leave a pretty big void - if you see it that way at least. The best way to see it is as opportunity - you can fill that time with something you've always wanted to learn, go places you've always wanted to go and do things you couldn't have done with the commitments of work holding you back.
Traveling the world is a journey many seniors embark on and for obvious reasons. Experiencing the beauty of the earth, it's countless peoples, cultures and delights is in amongst the most rewarding experiences that life can offer - and it's never too late to do it.
Moving into a care home later on in life can add to or bring back feelings of 'uselessness'. Don't feel that you've lost anything, in fact you're gaining a great deal by moving into a nursing home - proper care, comfort and access to new things, giving more time to pursue the things you love. Do you like playing an instrument? Maybe you and some other residents could play together, form a house band and put on shows for the whole community? Or how about writing and painting? Even if these are things that you don't do now, wouldn't you love to learn? Retirement can offer that opportunity.
Some of these activities can cost little or nothing to do, so you've got nothing to lose by trying. Retirement can be a financially difficult period - but still, it shouldn't stop you enjoying life and having new experiences. Being in a care home can offer you more time and opportunity to do the things you love, plus you get the benefits of care and a safe, welcoming environment, with all the support and help you'll need to get the very best out of life.
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