Issue 10: Retirement That Moves You

This Week’s Retirement Roundup: True Stories That Prove Retirement is Just the Beginning

Forget the old script about slowing down. The real world is full of retirees who are stretching, soaring, and making serious waves. In this edition, you’ll meet five of them—each living proof that age is not an excuse. It’s an edge.

This Retiree Reversed Brain Decline With Puzzles and Purpose

A landmark study from the University of Exeter found that retirees who consistently engage in brain training (like puzzles, learning new skills, or journaling) saw a 42% reduction in cognitive decline over five years.

📚 Real Source: University of Exeter Research Summary

Mental sharpness isn’t something you lose with age—it’s something you protect with action. This echoes what Dr. Edith Eger teaches: you stay young by staying engaged.

Start with 15 minutes of focused activity: Sudoku, Duolingo, or daily journaling. Bonus points if it challenges your memory or teaches a new skill.

From Paper Mill to Airbnb Mogul—Meet the Couple Who Made Retirement Passive

Terry and Sandy Kerns, both in their 60s, transformed a run-down family cabin in Kentucky into an Airbnb goldmine after Terry retired from a paper mill. Today, they earn $60,000+ annually from just one property.

📰 Read Their Full Story: NBC News Profile on Airbnb Seniors

They didn’t start from scratch. They used what they had and gave it a purpose. This is the definition of “Safe Money” deployment—controlled risk, passive return.

Take stock of your current assets. Could you rent part of your home, turn a hobby into a side business, or consult on the side?

Widows’ Circle Becomes a Nation-Wide Movement

After losing her husband, Sandra Milton, 69, began hosting monthly lunches for widows in Chicago. What started as a support group has grown into 2,000+ members nationwide, complete with retreats, forums, and a mentorship model for new members.

Retirement relationships don’t maintain themselves. Sandra built a new community and purpose—turning grief into growth.

Don’t wait for connection—create it. Join or start a group. Whether it’s faith-based, service-oriented, or social, it’s a lifeline.

The Rise of Goat Yoga... by a 70-Year-Old Firefighter

Steve Kowalski, a retired Oregon firefighter, started a goat yoga farm as a joke. Now it’s a thriving business with monthly classes booked out six months in advance, according to the Retirement Buzz archives.

Laughter, movement, and curiosity in one package. And the kicker? He tapped into a growing wellness trend while staying true to himself.

Want to Try? Visit Goat Yoga's National Directory to see a class near you—or start your own if you’ve got goats and gumption.

Dr. Edith Eger—96-Year-Old Psychologist Still Teaching the World

Dr. Edith Eger, author of The Choice and The Gift, is a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor, bestselling author, and still actively teaching, mentoring, and speaking around the world.

🌍 Official Site: https://dreditheger.com

She didn’t retire from life—she just retired from clinical hours. Her purpose lives on through books, speeches, and trauma healing workshops.

Quote That Says It All: “I don’t have time to age. I’m too busy living.”

Is there a message, story, or skill inside you that could serve others? Retirement may just be the stage it needs.

Purpose Doesn’t Expire—It Evolves

This isn’t just retirement. This is a renaissance.

These stories are more than feel-good fluff—they’re proof that there’s no such thing as “too late.” Whether you’re solving puzzles, launching a business, or rewriting your story after loss, this is what thriving looks like.

 Your age is not your limit—it’s your leverage.

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

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