Peggy Lee sang the memorable line, “Is that all there is?” The question is common among retirees, stemming from a vague feeling of being left out, to an overwhelming dis-satisfaction with life. Part of the problem, according this episode's guests, is that we’ve forgotten how to be
A Personal Perspective: Are Opioids Good or Bad Drugs?
An estimated 25% of Americans aged 65 and up are long-term users of opioids.* And not too long ago the number of opioid-related hospitalizations of seniors has jumped 34%.** We are the under-recognized demographic of the opioid crisis. For some, taking opioids is essential to living with pain.
What the Scary Statistics Don’t Tell You
Lions and Tigers and Bears! The statistics on seniors’ health issues are frightening! In the US, it’s estimated that every second of every day an older adult falls, leading to disability and even death. BUT the numbers aren’t the whole story. In fact, there’s good news to share, new strategies
Military Memories: Veterans & Retirement
Retirement can be an especially difficult life change for those who have served in the military. Of the 22 veterans per day who commit suicide, most are over age 55. After retiring, "the lid can come off" a veteran's memories, according to Navy Master Chief Dennis Behr (Ret.). Denny sat down
A Future Without Senior Centers
That's the dream of one senior center director. Paula Schutt envisions a day when today's senior centers are transformed into intergenerational community centers, attractive to everyone who wants to learn and exercise and make new friends. Paula Schutt of Beloit, WI sat down at the Kitchen Table
Look what can happen when you say ‘yes’!
Look What Can Happen When You Say 'Yes'! We may think we know what retirement is like, but the strangest things can happen! Like when two women sit down for coffee and a new idea starts to percolate. Two years ago --after that cup of coffee-- Mary Helen and Carol started the Retiree Rebels
How in the World Did I End Up Here?
The milestones in our lives--such as anniversaries--are great times to reflect on "How In The World Did I End Up Here?" After marking 2 years of producing podcasts, Carol Larson looks back at the revelations in her life and retirement that helped bring about the birth of RetireeRebels.com
Advice for the Newly Retired: 10 Things “Thank Goodness!” Somebody Told Me
On her last day at work, and the last show of her career as Wisconsin Public Radio's morning show host, Joy Cardin asked the Retiree Rebels to share advice for her new life as a retiree. On this podcast, Mary Helen and Carol talk Joy through the top ten things all new retirees should know when