Rob is a music minster at a local church. One year he decided to start a choir that featured older retired seniors. He then decided they would rehearse each week during the day, thinking that retired meant that the seniors weren't doing anything. So began his search for choir members. Most seniors found it easy to fit choir rehearsals into their schedule, however, Rob was surprised when he received a call from an elder neamed Betty. Betty, an active church member, told Rob she simply could not join his choir. Rob trying his best to be helpful said, "if driving's the problem I can pick you up." Betty then replied "No Rob I between my dance class, volunteering at the hospital, shuttling my grandkids to practice, teaching bible study, along with my commitments at the community center I just cant fit you in!'
The old model of retirement living, painted a picture of front porch swings and sunsets. However with a new generation of retiree's we are finding the old model is not enough. Read how caregivers are keeping the seniors in their lives active and how important this is in avoiding depression.
