Even though I am well into retirement age (but still working part-time), I still retain a constant love of learning new things. Every day brings a new opportunity to expand my knowledge. I love to read, do online research about subjects that interest me and have an insatiable thirst for new knowledge. I know some people might thank at my age what is the point but I find that it greatly extends my enjoyment of life and helps keep me sharp. There'll be no rocking chaiir for me. Anyone else feel the same way?
Do you still love to learn in retirement years
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GoneFishin
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Yes I do love to learn 
Paco Dennis
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Yes! Learning about new information is about my most favorite thing to do. I have to make myself get up and move around or I would be glued to the computer screen all day.
JBR
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Of course.
Someone on this forum stated that she thought it ridiculous for the elderly to "act young", whatever that means. I know I'm old, accept it and don't try to act young. That doesn't mean giving up and stopping learning though. I'm still getting out there and interacting with people of all ages. If that means my acting young so be it. I'm not quitting my job to sit on the couch watching TV and knitting. There's still plenty of life to be lived.
Aunt Bea
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No!
I hate having to figure out new and complicated technology to solve the simple problems of everyday life.
I stick with it in an effort to stay current and keep my mind active.
I hate having to figure out new and complicated technology to solve the simple problems of everyday life.
I stick with it in an effort to stay current and keep my mind active.
PeppermintPatty
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Of course I still like to learn new things. Itās good for our minds to challenge ourselves daily. Use it or lose it is a well known term, meaning if we donāt use our brains, they will get rusty.
I read everyday and thereās always stuff Iām looking up. Then again Iām not that old. Iām only mid sixties.
I read everyday and thereās always stuff Iām looking up. Then again Iām not that old. Iām only mid sixties.
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Mr. Ed
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Do you still love to learn in retirement years? Of Course!
VintageBetter
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Yes. Thatās why I like to read non-fiction, the news, and now Iāve started to read many of the plays I always wanted to read but didnāt have time for. I love libraries, the keepers of the flame.
I very much resent that some masters degree programs are still three-years long. They designed them for young adults who need that many years of traning in a new discipline, I guess. But if youāre in your 60s with a truckload of life experience, why do they make us go through three years too as we inch closer to death?
I very much resent that some masters degree programs are still three-years long. They designed them for young adults who need that many years of traning in a new discipline, I guess. But if youāre in your 60s with a truckload of life experience, why do they make us go through three years too as we inch closer to death?
I love libraries, too. They are my go-to sanctuaries.
LoveTulips
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I totally get what you are saying, but don't downplay learning in knitting. Some patterns are extremely challenging and gorgeous as well:
PeppermintPatty
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Wow. Thats one beautiful dress. What fabulous workmanship
RadishRose
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Yes. I love historical documentaries and reading about archeological digs, ancient civilizations, art, bios and more. I learn something every day. Learning continues for a lifetime.
officerripley
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Same here; I wish I could live at the library; surrounded by books? Paradise.
DaveA
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Learning new things? As I move into my 90's (and I'm not joking), retaining what I already know is a serious task. Some younger folks consider it humorous when listening to or watching old-timers struggling with basic functions that they've done for years.
Financial transactions that are not of the everyday variety cause me to struggle and eventually need help from one of our kids, in order to feel safe. Keeping mechanical equipment, mowers, tractors, etc., operating is a task and don't even get me going on electrical stuff. I'm speaking of things that I did for years without "breaking a (mental) sweat.
I think that "new" things are pretty much behind me. Thank the Good Lord that we have helpful kids and gtandkids nearby to help us through our closing years.
Financial transactions that are not of the everyday variety cause me to struggle and eventually need help from one of our kids, in order to feel safe. Keeping mechanical equipment, mowers, tractors, etc., operating is a task and don't even get me going on electrical stuff. I'm speaking of things that I did for years without "breaking a (mental) sweat.
I think that "new" things are pretty much behind me. Thank the Good Lord that we have helpful kids and gtandkids nearby to help us through our closing years.
KathyB1968
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Not quite retired yet, but I still enjoy learning new things. I only like learning things I consider fun or interesting though.
Last week I had classes for the updates to the new financial system they are using at work. It was incredibly boring.
So I wouldn't apply "I like learning new things" to all new learning.
Last week I had classes for the updates to the new financial system they are using at work. It was incredibly boring.
So I wouldn't apply "I like learning new things" to all new learning.
Do you still love to learn in retirement years
Probably, we all do, with out realizing it, learn something every day, well I do.
Today for instance, I've learned how to tie my shoe-laces, boil an egg, and get the top off those blasted milk cartons.... and it's still only morning.
TheOtherRick
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Oh yes, I think that could be said for all of us.
fuzzybuddy
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I don't think anyone can live in society without learning how to operate electronic devices. They are being updated all the time.
And yeah, being retired gives me the time to learn new things. I'm not sure why, but I've become avid about ancient Egypt, and archeology. The ancients considered Egypt as a nation of thieves, as well as having a great work ethic. And there were people just 9 miles from me, who lived about 12-14,000 years ago.
And yeah, being retired gives me the time to learn new things. I'm not sure why, but I've become avid about ancient Egypt, and archeology. The ancients considered Egypt as a nation of thieves, as well as having a great work ethic. And there were people just 9 miles from me, who lived about 12-14,000 years ago.
I also love reading about history, archeological digs and ancient civilizations. It's so fascinating.
That is an exquisite looking dress!
I love learning about ancient civilizations and archeology.