2009年6月11日 星期四

At the Bridge Table, Clues to a Lucid Old Age

When we become old enough, it is important to plan our life after retirement. We should take it seriously. Some people don’t think too much about it and retire as soon as they can. They may feel happy and free temporarily. After few days, they fell bored missing their jobs. When they are working, they feel tired and bound, longing for retirement. They, however, are used to working all day. When they retire, they can’t adapt leisure. It comes to torture rather than comfort. I heard lots of such affairs from those adults. They should know there is still a long way to go not just few days. Retirement plan involves in what ways of life they will live. In the article those elders choose retirement community. It is good. They can help each other and do something they like. They can also keep contacting with friends to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It is the most important. They find something to do not just stay home and daze. So plan is necessary. No matter what they like, it is important to find something to do after retirement.
There are lots of things they can do, such as joining clubs, taking lessons and so on. Recently my mother considers retiring. When I asked what she wants to do, it seemed that she had no idea. I advised her to make a retirement plan. She can think about her interests. If she likes cooking, it may be proper to take some culinary lessons. She can also go to retirement community just like those elders in the article. There are lots of things she can do. Just don’t go to retire without any plan.