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BECOMING A SENIOR CAN BE A BIG CHANGE

Many people eagerly look forward, for years, to their retirement day. But they don’t wait to become a senior that eagerly. There are many people who become seniors, way before their retirement. But the majority of people nearing that age cannot digest the fact that they are going to join the senior citizen brigade soon.

 

Although it’s far from the truth, the very word SENIOR conjures up an image of getting old. You should look forward to this period as this is considered to be the “golden years”. You now have the leisure to see or do all those things that you were hoping to pursue, all these years.

 

 

Now is the time for you to enjoy. You don’t have to fret about the kids any more. Rather you can enjoy the company of your grandchildren. If you had wanted to migrate to a warm climate for some time, this is the time to do so. This is the time to do all that you had wanted to do for so long. So make use of the present time and have fun.

 

 

In spite of all that has been said so far, you cannot ignore certain facts. Becoming a retired or senior does not translate into getting old. But now you have got to embrace the reality that old age is catching up with you. As a result, you may want to talk about certain issues with your dear ones and significant others.

 

 

At first matters such as these may not go down fine with your family. However you have to be firm rather than let it be. No one knows what’s in store for the future. In this manner your near and dear ones will make out what you would prefer in case any untoward incidents were to take place. Many unforeseen events may take place. It is better to be ready beforehand.

 

 

You may long to deal with issues like funerals, health care, nursing homes and life insurance. If something were to happen to you, all these things would make it so a great deal easier for your family to take decisions.

 

 

The Internet is filled with sites where you will be able to get some good advice and tips on how many senior people have come to terms with their seniority. It will be a blessing for you if you can share your understanding with others.