Alive and kickin'

Today's retirees are more vigorous and youthful than ever, viewing the end of work as a new chapter in life. Some approaching retirement age are apprehensive, however, worrying about healthcare and saving enough money to be comfortable. Still, all agree it's a plunge worth taking.

Starting all over at seventysomething

They met for pizza on a blind date. He asked if he could call her later. Three months went by, no call. Then, he telephoned out of the blue, asking if she wanted to go to dinner. Dinner led to a movie, which led to coffee after the movie. (Boston Globe)  LIFESTYLE: For dynamic seniors, a place to call home

lifestyle YOUR LIFE Getting physical can sharpen mind, body Retiring? Celebrate by jumping on the nearest treadmill. There's still time to save your body -- and mind -- from the ravages of old age. (Boston Globe) YOUR LIFE Thirsty for learning, seniors fill college programs At Harvard University, a 63-year-old retiree -- trained in philosophy, but retired from real estate investing -- teaches a classroom of her peers about postmodernism. (Boston Globe)

 FINANCES: Just subtract the fear, and add some planning  HEALTH: Retiring early? Insurance may be a big problem