7 Things to Stop Doing After Age 60

[@Helen-n8j]

High prices for everything have severely affected my plan. I'm concerned if people who went through the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am having now. The stock market is worrying me as my income has decreased, and I fear I won't have enough savings for retirement since I can't contribute as much as before.

[@berniceburgos-]

It's recommended to save at least 20% of your income in a 401k. You can use online calculators to estimate how much you should save based on your age and income. Saving at least 20% of your income in a 401(k) can help ensure that you have enough money to retire comfortably. By saving this much, you can take advantage of investing in the stock market and potentially grow your retirement savings over time.

[@Grace.h-t8o]

It's often true that people underestimate the importance of financial advisors until they feel the negative effects of emotional decision-making. I remember a few summers ago, after a tough divorce, when I needed a boost for my struggling business. I researched and found a licensed advisor who diligently helped grow my reserves despite inflation. Consequently, my reserves increased from $275k to around $750k.

[@DhanaPayar]

That's fascinating. How can I contact your Asset-coach as my portfolio is dwindling?

[@Grace.h-t8o]

My CFA ’Stacy Lynn Staples’, a renowned figure in her line of work. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.

[@Thompson-e7h]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I just ran a Google search for her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@jonmoceri]

I'm a 65 year old retired anesthesiologist, and every Fall, I saw many older men who fell off ladders while cleaning their gutters. Lots of broken hips, wrists, elbows, and ribs. Sadly, many lay in their yards for hours until their wife, mailman, or delivery driver saw them and called 911. Stay safe and alive, hire a pro. I used to say, "Nothing good happens after midnight". Now I say, "Nothing good happens after sunset".

[@HolySchmidt]

So true.

[@sb5796]

Agree. I was a paramedic 15 years ago, and every fall and xmas went on many calls like this. Some were already expired by the time we got there. A few we could not figure out how they died, but they were at the base of a ladder - putting up xmas lights.

[@clbcl5]

@@sb5796 Or washing windows.

[@davidsandy5917]

I am 67 and semi-retired. That means I still work but don't need to. I find it safer and easier to hire people to work for me. I have a gardener, maid and have everything I need delivered. That is not laziness. It is strategic time management. I earn far more than my gardener (on an hourly basis) so why would I take the risk of injury by manicuring my lawn while costing me the time when I could be more productive in my own profession. Not only is it good for me, but it is also good for him. Also doing this myself would not take advantage of the economy of scale. He is in an out in less time than it would take for me to properly maintain my equipment, which I don't need as he provides it.

[@1linkbelt]

At age 84, I have to agree with you. Last year I stopped going up on my roof with a power blower to clean out my gutters. lol

[@blakewilliams3702]

#8. Don’t help friends or family move furniture!

[@briandeschene8424]

If I want to help a friend because they need physical help moving, I offer to help pay for a moving truck and movers. I might go in person but I don’t risk doing it.

[@FDR_progressive_liberal]

Just hire a moving service. I did last time I moved and they were better than any job I could have done myself. I still blew out my knee lifting a box.

[@jonmoceri]

A friend will help you move, but a good friend will help you move a body.

[@dgs8011]

I quit doing that in my 40s. LOL.

[@Jane5720]

That’s true

[@bernadetten.8751]

My father has passed on so I watch your channel because you are the voice of reason and give fatherly advice. 😊

[@chelseagirl278]

🥰

[@womanofacertainage5892]

I'm sorry for your father's passing.

[@amyyates8273]

Me too! He reminds me of my dad.

[@tedfisk1211]

Good video. Another thing is when you are retired, FORGET your work and all the garbage that went with it. Your life is ahead and your past is getting further behind.

[@Steve-gx9ot]

Forget working when you need a job to eat?

[@Steve-gx9ot]

Why couldn't thise wibdow washers do bot?? Co worker holding and tether to something permanent inside home?

[@Steve-gx9ot]

Food pyramid is b s 6:00 my family eats that stuff and many live to be 90

[@Steve-gx9ot]

140 times to australia??? Just move there. Waste

[@Steve-gx9ot]

First shoukd be limit cell phone use to 45 mins per day

[@chrisfrimoth7245]

67 yr old here...not yet retired because I still enjoy the work I do...Early in my marriage my wife and I found out we needed to make some changes in our diet. I was 31 and my wife 27. We've continued to modify and update as we've gotten older. I was always active playing sports and working out in the gym, but at 67, being active is different. I'm more measured in how I work out, of which, during covid, I stopped my gym membership and created space in our house to work out. I moved from weight training to resistance band workouts... and it was the right move for me. It's easier on my joints and I have added some muscle mass for strength. Workouts are built around, strength, balance and flexibility. Thanks Geoff for video's and the great information...Keep em' coming!!

[@robertfrank886]

I’m 60 now- I now always think about a project and ‘how can I get hurt doing this?’. If the risk exceeds the potential reward, I call a pro.

[@toddfoster828]

Word

[@austinbar]

I am in my early 60s and retired at 53. Lots of people gave me pushback because they had difficulty grasping the concept of not working if you don’t have to. I looked at my life as stages. I earned everything I have now through a lot of hard work, but I owe it to myself to “stop and smell the roses” in my final stage of life. In my case I left the country after I retired and live in Latin America. It allowed me to get away from all the negative things happening in America while appreciating my new environment. I have yet to meet anyone who regrets retirement.

[@joshbarney114]

Nice way to retire. For me, I believe retirees who struggle to meet their basic needs are the ones who could not accumulate enough money during their active years to meet their needs. Retirement choices determine a lot of things. My wife and I has spent same number of years in the civil service, she is investing through a wealth manager and myself through the 401k. We both still earning towards having our retirement.

[@rogerwheelers4322]

It's unfortunate most people don't have such information. I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $800,000 by investing through an advisor, and I don't have to do much work. Doesn't matter if the economy is misbehaving; great wealth managers will always make returns.

[@FabioOdelega876]

I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.

[@rogerwheelers4322]

Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Marisa Michelle Litwinsky’’ for about two years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@FabioOdelega876]

Marisa has the appearance of being a great authority in her profession. I looked her up online and found her website, which I reviewed and went through to learn more about her credentials, academic background, and employment. She has a fiduciary duty to protect my best interests. I sent her an email outlining my objectives and also booked a session with her; thanks for sharing.

[@shawnmarie1912]

Eggs, bacon, butter, beef and No one was FAT

[@davidsandy5917]

I agree. It is not fat that makes you fat, it is carbohydrates.

[@carl13579]

@@davidsandy5917 Um, they ate tons of carbs too.

[@cjhoward409]

@@carl13579 Not tons. My grand parents never sat around at night munching on chips and cookies. Yes they had potatoes with some of vending meals. But not straight up sugar carbs. We had 3 kinds of ice cream back in the 70’s and earlier. Now there’s a whole refrigerated section of any grocery store for just ice cream

[@paulkoza8652]

True. I agree with the diet, but also that is because people MOVED!

[@greensombrero3641]

exactly - no refined carbohydrates in any of that.

[@TheBeagle1956]

I’m 68 and have been banned from using ladders for eight years by the house CEO. We hired a handyman to replace our shutters, and he was older than I am! 😂

[@stevelopez372]

Yup since I went from the Boss that Hired me to the Boss that Married me I don’t do those things anymore. lol.

[@3035cr]

I'm 63, still a carpenter climbing on ladders..... I do fall occasionally though. :(

[@geraldmahoney4856]

I was on a job when the ladder went out from under me. I fractured my L-4. 3 weeks in the hospital and 6 months on disability. I retired as soon as I was off ADA.

[@nellie9352]

Dancing and drinking the night away at Limelight, then breakfast before heading home.🥳 Today can hardly stay awake past 9pm 😴

[@HolySchmidt]

and Metro, the Bridge, Exit, Neo. Favorite Restaurant = the Bigtop

[@edwardnerger8848]

@@HolySchmidt The BigTop on Higgins?

[@geraldmahoney4856]

Same here. Go out drinking at night and go straight to work in the morning. Now, I like to be home around 6:00 PM and in bed by 10:00PM.

[@kurtbilinski1723]

When you said that the guy stated, "we haven't had any accidents to date", I at first heard, "we haven't had any accidents today..."

[@LadyCatherine538]

At 74 I am well and truly a grown up. I now “hire out” all the garden work but the smallest things. My dearest and I only cook one meal per day with Costco, Chipotle, Wawa and the like providing the rest. Flying first class is essential and is worth it to this old lady. A lifetime of frugality and careful planning has given me freedom in my dotage.

[@lmb4876]

Same here…grew up with Depression-era parents and lived a frugal life…worked for 46 years as a pharmacist..now jewelry, fancy watches, big houses-mean nothing to me ( I guess now, because I can afford anything I want but desire nothing but a rescue dog or cat)…flying business class is my only luxury..

[@davidk7324]

@@lmb4876 I hear you, your story is my story. My folks started a family in 1936 and I was born in the 50s. Their Depression era mentality passed down to me. 1. Pay yourself first (save/invest), 2. Live below your means (it's none of your business what other people flaunt).3. Never carry debt except for mortgage and transportation (pay all balances off monthly -- see #2).

[@acornsucks2111]

go to the gym so you won't be so dotage.

[@enjoystraveling]

Does Costco chipotle and Wawa have healthy meals?

[@lmb4876]

@@enjoystraveling I can answer that question: Probably NOT

[@christinebutler7630]

Giving a rats rear end about what other people think of our fashion choices....

[@philochristos]

That's why I wear sweatpants from now on.

[@acornsucks2111]

@@philochristos I have a sweat pants clothing line.

[@glennet9613]

Age is just a number, if you feel like doing something and feel capable of doing it then do it. I’m 79 and I’ll ski, hike and cycle as long as I enjoy doing them.

[@acornsucks2111]

You should be an astronaut.

[@glennet9613]

@@acornsucks2111 I’m no athlete, anything but, but I’ve had twenty years of fantastic retirement so far without any of the aches and pains people complain about and I want to encourage people to do the same.

[@audreyandrea460]

Injury recovery time at your age is far longer than that of younger people. So who will take care of you for 2 years straight if you break or tear something? You think you’ll recover in 6-8months? Think again. Chances are you won’t recover fully from any injury, at your age. No one tells the truth: over 50, if you break a bone or tear something, you may never regain full use of that body part even if the pain eventually goes away.

[@ZREXER1250]

Agree, horrified that people get so risk adverse past 60. I still ride high powered sport bikes. Have been on seven long distance hikes in Spain and Portugal covering thousands of kilometers with a backpack. Can't imagine hanging up any interests any time soon at almost 65. Walked/bicycled 2500 kilometers year to date.

[@beauthestdane]

I still fly east/west, I don't sleep on the plane, usually take a redeye. When I arrive, I make sure to stay up until at least 9 or 10PM, then get a good night sleep, and I am good to go. Over 60 here at this point, have always done it this way, and never had a major jet lag issue.

[@20thcenturyrelic]

Ugh. I had major jet lag traveling west to Hawaii last fall - only a 4 hour time difference from where I live. First night there, I woke up at 2 AM local time starving even though I had dinner the night before!

[@acornsucks2111]

Easier to just stay home, and do something local.

[@enjoystraveling]

I just came back from a 14 hour flight to Asia and I had major jet lag, took me about a week to get over it and then the flight on the way back, totally exhaustion and your immune system is sometimes down because usually I never catch a cold, but I caught a very strong one

[@20thcenturyrelic]

@@acornsucks2111 But when there's somewhere you've always wanted to go...and you finally have the time and the money...and you're not getting any younger...maybe it's worth it.

[@loriloristuff]

Food pyramid? You're just a babe, Schmidt! When I started elementary school, it was the Basic Seven food groups, that faded into the Basic Four. But as for Mrs. C and her egg and bacon platter, those of us who keto would disagree. Keep it! It's the cereal we should avoid. And you went to Limelight? I went to Earl of Old Town and Kingston Mines, and Wells St. I have to say, I'm only as young as I feel, and I've also said, if you can pay to have someone else do it it might be a good idea.

[@womanofacertainage5892]

I can get behind most of those but not traveling far? Nah -- I hope to travel MORE in the last decade or so of my life.

[@cjhoward409]

Yep. Just get up once an hour and walk back and forth on the plane.

[@womanofacertainage5892]

@@cjhoward409 yep. I wear compression socks on all flights, even flights that are only 1-3 hours long -- they just feel good! And I flex and point my toes often and draw the alphabet with my toes. Unless you have a serious clotting problem, it's probably not high risk.

[@acornsucks2111]

so you can fall in the airport?

[@acornsucks2111]

@@womanofacertainage5892 Please. Get up and awaken the person next to you once an hour. They will love you for it. Imagine if everyone on the plane did that?

[@womanofacertainage5892]

@@acornsucks2111 LOL. I lift heavy weights at age 60, am in pretty good shape and am strong. e.g. I toss 40 pound bags of bird seed over my shoulder to carry them from my car. Sure, anything can happen but I'm not worried about falling in the airport.

[@audiophileman7047]

Every person is unique. If you've take care of yourself and/or you have good genes, your aging may be different than other people and you still have the ability to do some things that others cannot after age 60. 💪👊

[@dixiebrick]

Yes personal safety, ask yourself if you can afford the medical bills.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

Hired some young guys to help me with some work, they where scared of heights, so up I went and did what I really hired them for - complete mistake, now I am and will be sore for a week plus. I am lucky I am just sore. I must stop doing these things, but the income is not what it used to be. More expensive to get hurt, I must keep that in mind.

[@enjoystraveling]

Next time, if the man you hired to do the work are scared of heights, then tell the company to send some who are not scared of heights. I see many men replacing shingles on roofs, and they are not scared of heights. They walk around the roof as if it’s the ground.

[@garyhoffman9084]

When I turned 60 I gave my big extension ladder to my son. Now if I need somthing done up high I just call him. He has a nice ladder!

[@Jose_Jimenez]

Love the video, it was a very good reminder for this 66 year old. Going to have to keep it handy and review it more often.

[@BAMtastico]

Retired last year at 64. One of the first things I did was uninstall LinkedIn from my phone and only view it maybe once a month on my laptop. There's a whole other life outside of work and business. As I told a friend and former colleague, I retired, I didn't die.

[@sharlamason8008]

I really appreciate this video. I’m nearly 60 and I’ve already been thinking about those things and I’m not allowed to use a ladder at work anymore either.👌

[@monicavoinea2192]

Thank you for this video 🙏🏻 It felt like it was for the first time when someone really cared about me… at my age. Again, thank you! 🙏🏻

[@anneellison8188]

That's a lot of trips to Australia! I'm curious why so many times. Family? Good video. I like the new format.

[@slowcarbgirl9627]

Carbs.... pancakes are bad.... stick to eggs

[@SaintCuthbertoftheCudgel]

I love pancakes.

[@davidsandy5917]

All things can be good in moderation

[@loriloristuff]

I was gonna say!

[@cjhoward409]

@@davidsandy5917 But what is moderation for you, may be considered abundance for me 😜

[@rddyck]

But, complex carbs are healthy. Refined, high glycemic carbs are bad.

[@maritzaromero-kathalynas9493]

eggs and bacon has been proven better than all the processed crap americans eat.

[@FDR_progressive_liberal]

It's all relative. Eggs and bacon are better than Pop-tarts but whole grain cereal and milk are better than eggs, bacon and Pop-tarts.

[@greensombrero3641]

@@FDR_progressive_liberal not true

[@zenamom]

For sure. It's real food.

[@marakima]

Bacon is a processed food.

[@rddyck]

Eggs are good. Bacon, not so much.

[@mp412cutube]

I'm 62 and just started emountain biking! It's been a blast but I am super careful.

[@ZREXER1250]

I really try to keep the wheels on the ground on my mountain bike and avoid the big jumps I use to do. But at 64, I still rip it pretty hard.

[@xtonyc]

I'm 67 and while I appreciate some of your views, I say still live your life...not in fear, but because you want to do something. So going out late at night, even by yourself, is OK. Same goes for travel. If you are healthy, keep doing it. If you've never been, maybe sign up with a travel service and see the world. It's not to late. It's really, mostly a wonderful place.

[@s99614]

I'm guessing that the older window washer guy weighed more than the younger guy, which is another reason why the older guy was inside.

[@mozar5175]

61 yo retired man, used to love skiing but my right knee is hurting so can’t ski like when I was 20. I’ve given up skiing and some other sports. One thing you must reduce as you get older is alcohol consumption. I feel so much better when not drinking, it’s unfortunate because I like red wine. I used to love travelling abroad but now, I limit flying to 7 hours in flight. I will never visit Australia but thanks to KZbin, I can see the entire planet without having to endure travelling into a tin can. I have come to appreciate the little things I my life, walking my dog, riding my ebike for 30 miles, swimming, etc.

[@enjoystraveling]

I met a woman while cross-country skiing and I was taking a break while sitting on a log and the woman said her husband was not with her because he was downhill skiing even though the doctor told him not to. It may me wonder if at the end of the day he injured his knee or whatever the problem was.

[@iglopez63D]

I'm 61 , I do most a my home project, etc. I train every day , weight training 5 days a week. and do balance and Yoga type exercises. I eat healthy and bacon. I do a full panel of blood work twice a year. Stay healthy you can still do stuff!

[@davidsandy5917]

Regarding long distance travel. Back in the 90's I used to travel, frequently, between New York and Tokyo. After returning from one of the trips, I experienced pain in my leg. My doctor said it was a blood clot, most likely from sitting in an airplane for the 14-hour flight.

[@cjhoward409]

Yep. Need to get up once an hour and walk down to the bathrooms and back. Even if you don’t have to use the bathroom. I know nobody is allowed to just stand in the back anymore but they can’t deny us the right to stretch our legs a little. By the way, this happened to my grand mother. She was 72. Had just flown on a plane from Sweden to New York and the day after died from a blood clot.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

If you can't get up every hour, try to massage your legs in a way that your fellow passengers don't find weird haha. Seriously. Massage your legs. Maybe stand up in your seat for 20 seconds and stretch as much as space allows for. Get up on your toes a few times to work blood in your calves and feet.

[@acornsucks2111]

@@ScooterOnHisWay2024 Better yet, stay home or drive somewhere close. Half the old people are flying because they are bored.

[@enjoystraveling]

Another good way if you’re on a long flight or even a somewhat long flight is to do exercises in your seat, such as turn your feet around in a circle do some neck stretches, etc.

[@davidk7324]

Well done, thank you. As a 67 year-old who spent 12 days in the hospital last year from an icy fall while on a hike with my dog, I can attest personally to age-related changes in balance and strength. Despite this, I'd add "Stop being a couch potato" -- and don't be embarrassed to use a walking stick.

[@DotAndDasho]

As I am approaching retirement I thought things would slow down and now that I’m closer to retirement I realize you should avoid slowing down at all costs! The only things that should slow down are stress and worries.❤

[@Freq412]

Geoff, In the past I've watched for solid financial advice. And I've come to trust you and appreciate your videos. Today I was delighted to run across this one, please keep it up, variety is the spice of KZbin life!

[@Sylvan_dB]

The original food pyramid was the beginning of the obesity epidemic.

[@williamschoemann4209]

When we were kids, we were told we'd be our strongest when we were twenty-one. Then it would be a slow downhill from there, but don't worry, only about one percent a year. Whoops. It's been fifty years, and I really am about half as strong as I was. And don't ask about my balance. Now I move more slowly and carefully. Life is still good.

[@bryanwhitton1784]

I keep threatening to start racing motorcycles again and my wife simply rolls her eyes. I used to race them during the 70's then retired in the 80's and started again in the mid 90's and still won the regional championship. No, it wasn't an age group class. 😜 I mean all that has changed is I now have two titanium knees and fused L4 & L5 vertebra. What could go wrong.

[@Mimi-ry4dt]

Thanks for the good video. In the 1980's, I was in my mid 20's and worked as an assistant for a 50's executive for a big conglomerate. He had a 16 yr-old son and would often ask me to get tickets to shows & concerts, which he'd attend with his son. After attending an Ozzy Osborne concert with his hipster son, he described kids 'bouncing off walls', vomiting, laughing & pointing at him in his 3-piece suit. He had no problem with the latter, and was happy his son would spend the time with him.

[@SusanC-c6z]

I feel overwhelmed at the thought of clearing out the garage. I'll get someone in to do it now I've watched your video. Good advice thanks - always listen to your body. I'm 62 and just started having health issues.

[@davidcobb464]

I remember Limelight and Crowbar. Great times in Chicago. Alas, too old to stay up that late.

[@arthurshingler2025]

Yes. It is true. Based on my last 10 years. The key is I think is to eat right, exercise when you're younger...don't get lazy. Then be smart.... listen to you're elders.... they will help you forecast YOUR likely path of the rest of YOUR life. I'm still learning what my capabilities are now and what they'll likely become. So much great info here. Eventually, someday.... I'll become even a better listener, as long as I don't kill myself first! Life can be fun..... sometimes.

[@jimdenogean2217]

Thank so much for great info you aways give

[@lawrencedavid9768]

Studabakers, Confetti’s, Snuggery …. Bars in the suburbs- 1980’s rock 🎉

[@MJA5]

just watch an old horse. They don’t have the agility of the young. But they once did. Generational cycle, nature.

[@lindawilson4625]

Very VERY good points! Personal safety is HUGE! You fall and you are on the road to death. Rugs in the house or ice by the car can end up being fatal. I've seen this happen so many times.

[@Cubestone]

Good advice in general, but with exceptions or qualifications. I retired at 67 and used ladders and power tools until the day I retired. I still use them at home and on volunteer work. I never had a desk job. Someone who did might not want to do more dangerous work. I do recognize that I have to slow down and be more careful. I'm glad to not get up as early as before. I believe in use it or lose it, and do yoga and PT to keep the effects of arthritis at bay. I hope to get significant milage out of my pension.😀

[@m32bad1]

liked Video didn't like being reminded of getting old.

[@futboljefe1]

All good points. I won't stop my long distance travel. I just bake in a day at the front end of my trip to recovery. It's usually a low key day where I stay close to the airport. The other thing I focus on is not drinking too much on any long haul flight. I also stretch at regular intervals throughout the flight, as well as ensure that I stay hydrated. Thanks for your videos, as they are very helpful!

[@horizon42q]

Good one.

[@HolySchmidt]

TY

[@info3496]

My son moved to Germany so we plan on traveling now that we are older because when we were young we could not afford it.

[@onenikkione]

I'm 64 and still downhill ski every chance I get in the winter. I still walk my roof 2x a year to inspect (I don't recommend anyone do this unless you are able). I stay active daily and eat sensibly.

[@glennet9613]

I’m 79 and ski at least five weeks every year and otherwise go for a bike ride or hike in the mountains just about every day.

[@brin3m]

health is everything. think about your health at 30. don't wait until 60

[@jefffanning2799]

Routine blood panel, 6 month interval is a must.

[@weing]

And amazingly , medicare doesn't even include a blood panel in your annual "wellness exam". Which is just crazy town.

[@vickiingram4743]

70 yrs old and tripped over a suitcase in our bnb between moves. Broke my right arm (i'm right handed) and nose plus hit my forehead hard. That was no fun trying to move the following week. Be aware of and pay attention to your spacial areas!

[@bryanwhitton1784]

All good advise in general. The one thing that annoys me though is the annual check up. It REALLY annoys me that at 70 I still get asked whether I have any new family members and the same questions about my parents and their health for every year. My parents have been gone for 30 years, I don't have any more siblings and you can look up their status in my records from last year and the years before that. You asked the same questions last year about my family history. When I complained and asked questions about things that were important to me I was told I needed to set up another appointment for those questions. It seems that your "annual" is defined by your insurance company and they are only allowed to discuss those specific topics. If they discuss anything else it is a different insurance code and they can't be combined. That is when I quit the annuals. I will set up appointments if something bothers me but the insurance prescribed annuals, total BS and I won't waste my time.

[@enjoystraveling]

It’s a shame it’s like that. I decided to get my annual exams outside the United States for that reason.

[@ronica2623]

Huh? Nope. Agree eat healthier, get your labs, don’t climb on stuff, but the other stuff doesn’t make sense. Traveling, going out late, using phone….20 year olds have the same problems. Do what’s right for yourselves and your bodies, and don’t stop doing things that make you happy

[@clbcl5]

Younger window washers bounce better than older ones. Going out late after 60 is eating dinner after 6pm. Can you fly NW to SE?

[@Akartavor]

You're not lying about Australia. Ive only been once but world class jet lag is an understatement.

[@enjoystraveling]

I traveled to Asia recently, and I experienced that world-class jet lag also, much worse than going to Europe.

[@trackguy4038]

How about do more walking?

[@ZREXER1250]

I've walked and cycled about 2500 kilometers ytd at 64. Weights and pushups most days as well. Mom is 94 and Dad will be 99 next month. They are still in their own home and Dad still drives.

[@wolfman6252]

Well Done! I'm 65 and fortunately in pretty good health. In my day I considered myself pretty agile. I certainly notice that my agility that I once prided myself on is not what it used to be. I am just a little more clumsy and a little less agile than I once was. It is noticeable to me probably not others. I hate it but try to remember that I'm not at my peak and whenever that was it is in the rearview. I try to take a moment and think before leaping now.

[@rockycodyjesse]

always enjoy your vids 🎉. thanks!

[@Donkeyearsa]

The vast majority of people 99%+ cant afford in time or money to do extensive traveling when they are young as most people are not born rich, that is done after retiring aka 60+ when they have the free time and finances to do so.

[@MADHIKER777]

In my 70's now and my wife won't let me get on a ladder. I still run around my forest with a chainsaw, wearing all safety equipment. But I'm fit, as I ski all winter and hike/kayak all summer. I also find that sleep isn't as consistent as when I was young. (it's 5:00am as I type this). We do travel to Europe from Boston once per year, but we stay 3-4 weeks which helps with the 6 hours of jet lag.

[@suen5006]

What about if your long flight is going on a great vacation to a destination you've dreamed about? Seems like if you can manage to get enough rest, the mental health benefits would be worth it. Maybe just add a couple of days in to rest more when you get to your destination and don't travel at a breakneck pace.

[@kws5354]

I am 70. I am doing very well with all of them except the sleep. However, I have been seeing a doctor about that one. From personal experience do no skip routine exams. I found out I had prostate cancer a routine exams. Fortunately it was caught so early that it was just an inconvenience. I know of 2 other men that their prostate cancer was found too late.

[@francesgill8621]

I am very amused by your advising against international travel. At 70 I am looking forward to vacations at my bucket list destinations like Japan, Egypt, Hawaii, etc. There are thousands of seniors travelling internationally these days on cruise ships and with various travel programs. Older folks appear more able to afford it.

[@lastmanlost]

Slow down, you die. Seen this more times than I care to. Still doing renovations at 71.

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

I can hardly listen to the window cleaning story.

[@HolySchmidt]

Try watching it! lol

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

@@HolySchmidtNo kidding! I was feeling it just listening, seriously!

[@info3496]

I am a few months shy of 60 I was just up on top of our travel trailer to installing a fan. I will be going back up there to do more work. My hubby is 5 years younger than me but I have better balance and he is heavier so I don't like him to go up there. I don't have a problem with balance and neither should others. Make sure you eat enough protein. Eggs are great for you. I prefer side pork instead of bacon. I have an alarm set to go off 3 times a day to remind myself to do a body weight squat and 2 lunges, I also lift Weights 3 to 4 days a week and try to get in 10,000 steps 5 days a week.

[@pjhosang2977]

At 72, I still travel a lot. I’ve been to Australia on a number of occasions. I was in the UK and Ireland last year and leaving for Europe in a few weeks. On and off trains with a bag as well. I’m not going to stop enjoying one of my greatest passions because I’m too old. Can’t believe it was even suggested.

[@enjoystraveling]

I guess it depends how you travel, you’re traveling wisely and use a day to recover and I’m guessing you do stretches on the plane or walk a little bit every so often.

[@JoeCiliberto]

May I ask why so many trips to Australia? I know it is a great place but that flight is a bear. Thank you for your counsel.

[@HolySchmidt]

Hi Joe, I did a lot of business down in Australia.

[@karenbochinski]

love your video and new format

[@johnristheanswer]

You forgot " don't father a child past 80 " ! ( Al Pacino ). :)

[@gogreen7794]

My grandfather ate eggs and bacon and donuts for breakfast every day and smoked. He lived to be 86 and died in his own bed of a sudden hear attack. Maybe he would have lived 10 years longer if he didn't do those things, but there was no way he was going to change. My parents, when in their 70s and early 80s, would attend local the symphony concerts on Saturday nights and then join friends afterwards at a local upscale bar,/nightclub. In others words, they stayed out late and had a good time. I'm pretty sure they were not "partying" since they always got home safely, but they enjoyed those late evenings. They lived to be in their late 80s, btw. Everyone is different!

[@acornsucks2111]

An exam here is a heavy set woman walking briskly to the scale, and then a quick blood pressure and pulse check. And then they want about $175.

[@skippylippy547]

Wise advice. Thank you. 👍 💯

[@greensombrero3641]

as someone who traveled millions of miles over decades, I can attest to the strain of jet lag on one's health - especially mental health. there are no shortcuts - but these two things help - 1/ no alcohol (none) and 2/ hard exercise. keep in mind it takes about 1 day to adjust for 1 hr of time change. that means it takes 12 days to adjust from travel from NYC to Shanghai. If you stay for 2 weeks, you will out of sync for 1 mo. including return.

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

Hope to do some travelling after 66 and 10 months while I am still in reasonably good health and on full SS. I insist on 8 hours sleep even when my wife wants me to sleep 4 hours & then get up & drive 380 miles in one day. ( to my brother & sisters place) Fortunately, I can sleep through anything & I don't listen to her. Unfortunately, I am not hard of hearing so there is no hearing aid to take off, like she does.

[@enjoystraveling]

I think you are wise to take eight hours of sleep, especially before driving a long way. There’s so many people even much younger than that nod off while they’re at the wheel and that can be dangerous as you might guess. I don’t understand why there’s so many Americans that have to drive so many miles in one day without taking one night in a a hotel. I understand maybe they’re trying to save money from the hotel, but would they rather arrive safely or save money and maybe be in a crash?

[@freedomspromise8519]

I am a flip-flop gal. Two weeks ago my foot turned and went sideways in my flip-flop. Down I went. Bruised up left hand and hip. Rethinking my choice of shoes.

[@sabinekoch3448]

Ouch….i bought very sensible shoes last year😊 ( am 70)…

[@enjoystraveling]

Buy a sandal that has a latch that goes around your foot, even when I was younger I had a foot that turns easily so whenever I buy sandals, I absolutely need a strap that fastens.

[@robertjackson9601]

Limelight and Excalibur bring back memories.

[@jennifermeans95]

Rush Street was the bomb!

[@mspock7]

Thanks, good advice for people of all ages.

[@pinballmike1]

You need to read the book "The Big Fat Surprise" which talks about how many of the dietary recommendations are wrong, and how the food pyramid leads to obesity and diabetes.

[@julieg.5718]

Actually eggs and bacon (no pancakes) is a super healthy breakfast-Mrs. C had it mostly right!!

[@edennis8578]

The skinny young folks, with no insulin resistance and still growing and athletic, could handle the pancakes. Me, not so much. I'm mostly carnivore now.

[@julietgee6374]

@@edennis8578 me too!! Been carnivore for 15 months now and much healthier as a result!!

[@pagosabob10]

60, to me is too early to worry about ladders. Maybe 70 or so, but Yes one needs to pay attention.

[@FDR_progressive_liberal]

As for breakfast I recall the scene from Pleasantville where the mom made enough food to feed a battleship.

[@jlg3488]

I saw a video that said people start losing 8% (or around there) of muscle each decade starting at age 30, so it's important to do some exercises when you're older. I'm 61 and lost my menopause weight - yeah! (I had inadvertently gained 60 pounds) This past January I decided to try roller skating. At the rink now they have these carts (that look kind of like walkers), so that is very helpful. Really easy to get around with them, but you have to be super mindful of your body and also do some stretching and stuff. I where pads - elbows, knees, wrists. It's great fun! I think older people using a cart when roller skating could be a sport🙂

[@enjoystraveling]

I think about skipping medical exams is at least in the United States. Anything medical is usually extremely expensive.!!! Perhaps the medical exam is covered under your insurance, but there’s several months wait to even book the exam for example.

[@rdspam]

7:58 my upcoming NY-Singapore flight heads directly north, then directly south, so I guess I’m good 😂

[@enjoystraveling]

It’s probably better if you happen to read before you go to bed, do not read on the phone such as e-books or play games on the phone right before sleeping because that blue light disturbs the sleeping serotonin and especially playing games makes you rev up instead of putting you in sleep mode.

[@maryalbert6138]

Enjoy watching you and your common sense why so many trips to Australia family?

[@tammy9964]

Appreciate the video.

[@paulkoza8652]

Pretty good advice. I'm sure that in the comments, folks might take issue or come up with other sage advice.

[@teresarose1038]

I liked it but appreciate your financial advice more thanks

[@dgs8011]

If I get the opportunity to go to New Zealand and/or Australia, I'm going. Point taken on giving oneself time upon arrival to acclimate a bit. But it won't keep me from going.

[@fredflintstone2234]

It’s the CHEMICALS people.

[@mikelandry6397]

I would like to add get a physical, but never ever rush into surgery get more than one opinion. There are doctors out there who get bonuses to do sell surgeries. I had a doctor want to cut my gallbladder out and pushed it hard. 10 years later I’m perfectly fine beware.

[@Alabama_Kurt]

If you live your life worrying about what could happen, life will pass you by! Common sense should be enough to keep you from doing stupid stuff! 'Nuff said!