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Retired: A Beginner’s Struggle
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items Retirement can feel overwhelming at first, new routines, managing health, and finding ways to stay active and engaged. This list will help beginner’s navigate those early challenges, touching on wellness, nutrition, physical health, and a simple way ...
I absolutely love my Super Reds! As we get older, our hearts need that little extra boost, and this keeps me feeling strong and energized every day.
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Organic Super Reds
I love the LiveGood Ultimate Wellness Pack! The affordable membership and pricing make it easy to stay healthy without stressing my finances—USDA-certified organic products that keep me feeling my best.
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Ultimate Wellness Pack
Prescriptions can be so expensive, but I recommend checking out GoodRx. It often offers cash-pay prices that are much lower than what your insurance would charge—definitely worth a try!
Get your free GoodRx prescription savings card
Oh my gosh, the choices! Which way do I go! If you’re getting close to Medicare age, I recommend starting to research now—so you’ll feel confident choosing the plan that’s right for you.
Parts of Medicare
Travel and retirement if you can find the time! Lol Expedia is my go to for planning anything travel related.
Expedia
You’ve aged for this privilege! Take advantage of all your senior discounts and save $$!
The Biggest List of Senior Discounts (September 2025)
Wait times and accessibility in your traditional medical practice are horrible, especially if you are ill. Before retirement, I worked for a concierge medical practice, and I was skeptical in the beginning however, I quickly changed my thinking after...
Concierge Medicine vs. Primary Care: 4 Differences Explained by a Doctor
Retirement also comes with being a tad bit in-active sometimes therefore, we see a little weight gain. LiveGood clinic offers compounded injectable, Semiglutide and Trizepatide for your weight loss goals at a reasonable price.
LiveGood Clinic
Even with my contacts in, I still need readers—because apparently my eyes like to keep me humble! I highly recommend Peepers for keeping life in focus (and my dignity intact).
Peepers
All the time that I have and I spend on exercise, I also spend time rolling on my Theraworks for the sore aching muscles because of exercise! Works like a charm!
Theraworx Relief Muscle Cramps Roll-On
Gardening is therapeutic in retirement and this little garden wagon with seat, has saved my back and my knees many times!
VEVOR Rolling Garden Cart with Seat & Wheels
All the daydreaming you did while working, of the things you could be doing, but didn’t have enough time. Now that you have the time, you’re more relaxed, and now find yourself almost unmotivated to do the things? Don’t get caught up in Groundhog Day...
Things to Do When Retired and Bored
Helping others and paying it forward! Volunteer for a neighborhood organization. Deep Well is a wonderful organization and is highly recommended.
The Deep Well Project
Something we should all know and heed, as we age, it’s smart to check with your doctor before starting supplements, as some can interact with medications. There are so many supplements out there that can do good but harm as well, so a little caution ...
Dietary Supplements for Older Adults