I’ve been watching my parents’ lives as they get older. You would think that I’d notice some changes. Not so with my parents. They’ve both continued working late in life, slaving away, doing jobs that their bodies often try to tell them they should leave to younger folks. I am glad that my parents are still able to do this. However I do wish that they’d make life a little bit easier on themselves.

When I get older, I plan to make myself comfortable in my home. I’m going to look into lift chair recliners if I start to have a tough time getting up and down off of the sofa. I’m going to move to a one-story home or get a house with built-in stair lifts once my knees don’t want to take the stairs anymore.

I’m not saying that anyone should give up before their time. I do think it’s important to keep living life to the fullest no matter how old you are. You need to keep your mind and your body in shape as you age. However I also think that you should listen to your body and make sure that you keep it comfortable when it’s telling you that’s what it needs.