Readers response: What’s a physical or mental challenge you didn’t expect to face in retirement?
We asked our readers what physical or mental challenge they didn’t expect to face in retirement, and the response was overwhelming. Here's what they said.
Christine Stewart - I looked forward to retirement, only to have my husband diagnosed with dementia. It's a tough gig caring for him.
Toni Pratley - How busy social life can be and managing to balance it is a challenge.
Lynette Miller - The passing of my husband of 50 years has been totally devastating for me.
Sue Meers - Living in a retirement village.
Nola Schmidt - Two strokes and spinal stenosis.
Debra Hutchen - Becoming a grandparent carer and a marriage breakdown.
Mary Lintott - Arthritis.
Marilyn Larsen - Not being financial enough to even retire.
Kim Nissen - Being alone.
Wendy Fisher - Having trouble with balance & walking.
Kath Wilkinson - Loneliness.
Elaine Ralph - The lack of money.
Craig Donney - Boredom!
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