If you are new to my Retiring in Wallingford series, let me share that when I retired, I moved across the country on a plane with two kitties to live near my daughter. I shipped a few boxes of my must-haves through UPS and started over. Since I was moving into a 550 square foot studio apartment, I went to thrift stores and consignment shops to round out my decor. In my career, I owned a couple of small businesses, one in real estate and another called Redesign for Seniors, through which I served as a Certified Aging in Place …
Retiring in Wallingford: Aging in Place in Your Family Home
As we reach retirement age, we start to recognize our myriad housing options compared to what our parents had. These days, retirees have a wide variety of choices for where they can live and how they spend their retirement years. I used to work as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), and in this article, I will review what to think about if you would like to prepare to age in place in your current home. I’ll cover other options in a future article.
When I lived in upstate New York, most of my friends dreamed of moving to someplace warmer …
Retiring in Wallingford: Navigating Volunteer Opportunities
Navigating all the volunteer opportunities available, not just for seniors!
When I made the decision to retire after being part of my community as a small business owner for almost 20 years, I will be honest: it was not easy. I think the 2020 national shutdown and the Covid pandemic pushed my decision and direction. I had not planned to move across the country, give up everything, and start over again at 66 years old. What those couple of years living in Upstate New York showed me was, at the end of the day, my wants and needs had changed. …
Retiring in Wallingford on a budget!
How to age in place in Seattle on a small retirement income
My daughter has been after me to write how I survive living in Seattle on my retirement income. I have been here 2 years now, having moved here February 1st 2023, from Glens Falls, NY, to live near my daughter. She came here to attend graduate school in 2001, and never came home again except for a visit—and even that stopped after a few years once we decided we would visit at our timeshare on the beach, and I would come to visit her since she had …