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- Introduction
- Ch 1: Fit and Healthy
- Ch 2: ABCs of Medicare
- Ch 3: Care for Loved Ones
- Ch 4: Retirement Savings
- Ch 5: Planning to Travel
- Introduction
- Ch 1: Physical Well-Being
- Ch 2: Mental Well-Being
- Ch 3: Financial Well-Being
- Ch 4: Social Well-Being
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- Introduction
- Ch 1: Best Time of Your Life
- Ch 2: Happiness at Home
- Ch 3: Leaving the Rat Race
- Ch 4: Loving Your Leisure Time
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IntroductionAs you approach retirement, life can bring a new set of challenges, leaving you with lots of unanswered questions. What’s the best workout now that you’re over 40? How do you make the most of your retirement savings — and make it last?
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Chapter 1: Fit and HealthyAging is inevitable, but you don’t have to shuffle into old age as a hunchback with a cane, looking for the nearest park bench to sit down on. You can feel 10, 15, even 20 years younger than the birth date on your driver’s license.
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Chapter 2: ABCs of MedicareAs you near 65 you’re likely facing the mysteries of Medicare for the first time — and oh what a mystery it can be. You need to know whether you’ll qualify, how to sign up, and how the different parts of the program fit together — each with its own benefits and costs.
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Chapter 3: Care for Loved OnesYou don’t need us to tell you that you’re part of the sandwich generation — squeezed on all sides and dealing with the needs of all the important people in your life. From your aging parents to your own kids, and even your grandkids, your loved ones need your time, your energy, and possibly your financial support.
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Chapter 4: Retirement SavingsMany of the major stresses people face as they near retirement are all about money: Will I have enough to retire? How much do I need? How do I make sure my money lasts as long as I do?
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Chapter 5: Planning to TravelOne of the best parts of getting older is having more time to see the world, and in this chapter we give you all kinds of options. Here, we’ve pulled together three amazing destinations - Alaska, Australia, Cancún, and the Yucatán.
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IntroductionIn this book, REAL Powered by Humana helps you take charge of four key areas of well-being — physical, mental, financial,and social. Each chapter includes helpful tips with expert advice and is easy to understand, helping you attain well-being in all areas of your life. It’s never too late to get started!
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Chapter 1: Physical Well-BeingWhen you’re physically fit you invite overall good health to visit and stay with you a long time. Your mood will improve and you’ll feel better about yourself — developments that will impact all areas of your life and overall well-being.
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Chapter 2: Mental Well-BeingA positive attitude, along with a sense of general well-being, significantly enhances the quality of life for adults, as does improving your mind and memory through mentally stimulating exercises. This chapter helps you discover ways to foster happiness, decrease stress in your life, have a more positive outlook, and keep your mind razor-sharp.
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Chapter 3: Financial Well-BeingAs you age, finances are a major concern — regardless of whether you’ve planned for it. The good news is, it’s never too late to start planning for retirement! In this chapter, your questions about saving for retirement, retirement income (including Social Security), and estate planning are answered.
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Chapter 4: Social Well-BeingBarbra Streisand sang it best, “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” According to a social survey, the importance of family relationships and good health are the two highest-rated variables when measuring happiness. Find out "Why" in this chapter.
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IntroductionAs a baby boomer, approaching the retirement age, you are entering a beautiful chapter in your life. Yes, approaching retirement involves some unknowns. However, with preparation those unknowns can help you do what everyone should do in their retirement years – enjoy them! This book empowers you with helpful tips and expert advice on how you can enjoy retirement to the fullest.
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Chapter 1: Best Time of Your LifeIf in the past you’ve defined yourself by your job, you may be wondering how you could ever embrace the so-called retirement age. It may take some getting used to, but you can find happiness in your life without heading into an office every day or handling the many tasks that used to consume your life! This chapter helps you discover how to truly make now the best time of your life.
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Chapter 2: Happiness at HomeAs you enter the retirement age, you may be spending more time with your family than you have in the past. Maintaining a strong, loving relationship with your spouse, adult children and other loved ones is essential not only to your well-being but also to theirs. In this chapter, you discover how to make the most of relationships with loved ones through prioritizing, sharing meals and more.
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Chapter 3: Leaving the Rat RaceJust because you’re approaching the retirement age doesn’t mean you have to stop working. If you’re a baby boomer who wants to work 20 hours a week rather than 40 or open that coffee shop you’ve always dreamed of, now’s the time! This chapter provides guidance on budgeting for retirement and easing into retirement by modifying your current work schedule.
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Chapter 4: Loving Your Leisure TimeWhether you realize it or not, a wealth of activities can help you occupy your time as you grow older. Want to know the best part about these activities? They can be pretty economical for any boomer. So why not dive into a new pastime or two? This chapter highlights some popular boomer activities you may be interested in pursuing.
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