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| Posted: 30 Oct 2011 03:55 AM PDT This is a Guest Post by Amy Shoemaker Outreach Coordinator for the National Association to Stop Nursing Home Abuse. If you would like to Guest Post for Baby Boomers US, check out our Guest Post for Us page. Hey Baby Boomers, you've worked for 50 plus years, it's your turn to retire! Retirement is something people look forward to from the time they begin working. You told people all about your grand plans while spending 40 plus hours a week at work or being a stay-at-home-parent. Now get to it. Below are things you should do once you retire to ensure that your future is one laden with health and happiness: 1. Plan, plan, plan! You have time, now plan your future. Know where you will be in your golden years. Talk to your family members and decide whether you will live with a one of them or go to an assisted living home if a problem arises. It seems grim, but research nursing homes. Nursing homes can have problems and you need to make sure that if things come to that, you're in a facility that will provide you with good care. You should also update your will regularly, visit an estate planner, and plan your yearly budget. 2. Do all of the things you meant to do 20 years ago Now that the boring stuff is out of the way, we can get to the fun stuff. Retirement means you have time to do all of the things you were forced to push aside during your working days. In addition to these activities being fun, they are a great way to stay as physically and mentally active as possible. Enjoy your hobbies, begin new ones, and visit the people you love:
Worth noting for those who love both travel and education is Roadscholar.com. It is website of programs run by Elder Hostel, a non-profit, that allows those over the age of 55 opportunities to travel and study abroad, or take part in classroom learning. 3. Work part-time A part-time job is a great way to stay active and make some extra cash for your travels and hobbies. It is perfect because although it is a job, you still have time to do many of the things you love. Part-time teaching jobs are a great way to share your experience and expertise with others. Other great retirement jobs are:
4. Volunteer This is your chance to give back. Think about how your skills can aid the groups that advocate the issues closest to you. Volunteering is great because you can do it as much or as little as you want, and you get the chance to do exciting work and meet interesting people. There are numerous volunteer matching websites to aid you in your search, like VolunteerMatch.com. About the Author: Amy Shoemaker is a guest post and article writer bringing to us her thoughts on retirement. Additionally, Amy writes about nursing home abuse for http://www.nursinghomeabuse.net/ You may also want to join the Baby Boomers US Forum for conversations by Baby Boomers about topics important to Baby Boomers!          
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Every week I come across an article or two that I find very helpful to me as a Baby Boomer and think may be of some interest to you, the community, as well.
