Four Corners Rehab - April/May 2020

Ready to Take Up the Nomadic Lifestyle After Retirement?

Here’s How to Plan for It

You’ve worked hard for years to arrive at this moment: retirement. Now that you’re free of your 9-to-5 job, you have a lot more time for activities you enjoy. That extra time is what leads many people to turn to a nomadic lifestyle after retirement. Touring in an RV, sailing around the world, or even just retiring to a cabin in a remote locale are all popular options for new retirees. If the spirit of adventure is calling you, here are some financial tips to set you on the right path.

but want a home base to return to. This also gives you the option of renting your home while you’re away and using the money to continue traveling.

Ask Other Nomads

Crowdsource advice from friends and family members who’ve taken the leap. Lots of other people have shared your dream and made it a reality. Many have turned their experience into books or blogs, like Lynne Martin, who’s been traveling around the world with her husband, Tim, for the last three years. The Martins used the sale of their home to finance their travels. They also take cruises to cut down on travel costs and often dine in to save money.

costs and other lifestyle changes that can affect your budget. For example, Hawaii’s cost of living is cheaper than other popular retirement states, like Florida, but basic commodities may be more expensive. If a boat or RV is more your style, be sure to add repair and fuel costs into your budget. As you go about researching and planning, be sure to consult with your financial advisor so they can help you look at your current situation and make adjustments. With the proper planning, you’ll be living your nomadic dream in no time.

Downsize Before You Go

Some folks choose to sell their home and use the income to

fund their travels, staying in apartments and rentals as they go. If that seems too drastic, downsizing to a smaller home is also a good option, especially if you plan to travel in intervals

Do Your Research

If you have a specific place in mind for your retirement, like Hawaii or Texas, look at rental

WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU FALL Getting Back Up Again

Since falls are so common, dangerous, and costly, it’s vital to understand the steps you should take if you find yourself on the floor in your home. The first thing to do when you fall is remain calm to avoid additional injuries and shock. Then examine yourself for injuries and call for help. If you are alone or can’t reach help, roll onto your side and brace yourself on your hands and knees to pull yourself up. You can also use a steady piece of furniture to pull yourself up. If you cannot get up, remain calm and just breathe. Once you are up, you should undergo immediate medical assessment and treatment for any injuries, from small abrasions to broken bones. Reporting your fall to your medical professional also creates a medical history log that can be vital for future care.

Finally, you should always seek help from a physical therapist after a fall. Whether it’s in-home or clinical therapy, your physical therapist can be your most beneficial resource after a fall, which may result in lingering conditions, pain, or damage. While doctors can treat your serious and immediate injuries, physical therapists help provide long-term care through exercise regimens designed to improve strength, mobility, and flexibility for your whole body. Physical therapy can even prevent a fall from happening again! Regular exercise and strength training regimens are linked to fall prevention among older adults, according to studies. Don’t let a fall keep you down. Protect yourself and get back to your active lifestyle with Four Corners Health & Rehabilitation’s in-home and in-clinic therapy regimens. Schedule your appointment today by calling 352-243-4422.

The biggest threat to older adults isn’t lurking online or in dark alleys. It’s right in their own homes! Older adults who experience fall-related injuries pay some $12 billion in out-of-pocket medical costs each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What’s more, 1 in 4 seniors falls every year.

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