Just retired and bored

Welcome to our forum, Al. I am a retired R.N. and did not take retirement too well at first. But, of course I was exhausted as all nurses are daily, but once I was slept out, I became fidgety and wondered what to do with myself. We each have differing likes and dislikes so there is no quick answer to your situation. You will find that each day is rewarding in that you woke up alive. I for one, continued to travel a bit, but I got back to reading which I had slacked off of in recent years. I continued with my swimming, and some easy gymnastics for awhile. Long walks are a treasure to me as there is always something or someone interesting along the way. Since you are married, a nice walk with your loved one in the evenings along the beach should be most relaxing and give you time to adjust to the slow down in your life. Yoga is a marvelous way to do such, but I am not a Yoga person myself. I do meditate in my own way. Hopefully, you will eventually find like minded folks in your new home area and begin some fun socializing as well. Above all else, try to relax. Stress is a killer.

When this COVID broke loose over a year ago, I came down with the virus and it nearly killed me. I am 88yrs. old, but have a reasonably strong constitution. Luckily in NJ where I live and where my son lives, the virus has been a problem of late. Most of us have been vaccinated and even though I have the antibodies, I chose to go with vaccination. That's a personal option and not necessarily for everyone. There a folks who are fortunate enough to have a natural immunity.

Enjoy the forum and keep the faith.

Lois from New Jersey.
 
Daytona Al said:
We went to a yoga class studio, but no one was there. The door was open, but not a soul was inside. A less honest person could have a fortune in spandex outfits. Do you think 70 is too old for beginners yoga? But then, what do I have to lose? In a beach town, it's primarily Yoga, politics and surfing.
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70 is far from too old for yoga or any other form of exercise. I'm 74 almost 75 and I do strength training 4 days a week. I have to go easy to preserve my joints. But, what I do benefits me. Soon after I retired I got my personal trainer certification and worked with people up into their late 80s. Almost everyone can benefit from a well-thought-out exercise program. Most Medicare programs will pay a gym membership. Maybe you could take advantage of that and find a gym that has yoga or other programs for seniors.
 

bufflo said:
70 is far from too old for yoga or any other form of exercise. I'm 74 almost 75 and I do strength training 4 days a week. I have to go easy to preserve my joints. But, what I do benefits me. Soon after I retired I got my personal trainer certification and worked with people up into their late 80s. Almost everyone can benefit from a well-thought-out exercise program. Most Medicare programs will pay a gym membership. Maybe you could take advantage of that and find a gym that has yoga or other programs for seniors.
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I actually have a gym in our building. I only need to get down and use it. Thanks for the advice.
 
bufflo said:
70 is far from too old for yoga or any other form of exercise. I'm 74 almost 75 and I do strength training 4 days a week. I have to go easy to preserve my joints. But, what I do benefits me. Soon after I retired I got my personal trainer certification and worked with people up into their late 80s. Almost everyone can benefit from a well-thought-out exercise program. Most Medicare programs will pay a gym membership. Maybe you could take advantage of that and find a gym that has yoga or other programs for seniors.
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You are an inspiration. I'm 63 and do strength training 4 days a week also. I admire you for becoming a personal trainer for people in their 80's. Try Collagen Peptides for your joints, if you are into supplements.
 
Daytona Al said:
I actually have a gym in our building. I only need to get down and use it. Thanks for the advice.
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You know the common word in Brit-speak for the lavatory is the loo. Well our loo has another name, we call it Jim.
When we have our annual medical for insurance purposes, our doctor will ask about regular exercise so with hand-on-heart, we can say that we regularly go to the Jim.
 
I don't remember if I ever welcomed you to the forum so..WELCOME! I couldn't wait to retire so did so one month before my 51st birthday. My son teased me saying "they call it retirement because you get "re-tired" and both my husband and mother told me I was busier in retirement than when I was working (or so it seemed to them). I did start my retirement being quite busy though. I took my then elderly mother to her appointments, shopping and visited her daily to make sure she took her meds and was okay. I was sometimes taxi driver for family members. I also babysat my youngest grandchildren.

I also suffered separation anxiety so visited my office every couple of weeks. I still had my "work-family"/friends there as well as some customers. I was selling aromatherapy and skin care products at the time. After a few months, I stopped going so often. After my mother passed, my husband and I started traveling more. Now that he's gone, I still travel but only vacationed once last year. Right after he died and before COVID I attended a senior center a couple of days a week. I made new friends there then that was closed April 1st of last year. I guess the most bored I've been in retirement was during the COVID lockdown.
 
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I'm not retired yet, my parents are and they have lots of fun traveling in the USA with their RV))
 

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