We watch Hoarders. This week's episode featured a couple that was probably in their early 70's. They obviously had too much stuff but a lot of the issues they have to confront are things I look at regularly in terms of successful or unsuccessful aging.
1. He lost his job at around 60
They cite this as being a catalyst for their problems. She said that stuff made her feel like she was in a cocoon, implying it made her feel safe. Although not said overtly, he pretty much lost the will to do anything when he lost is job.
People in their 50's and 60's unexpectedly lose their jobs all the time. Don't let something that is very common derail your entire life. Start now creating some sort of back up so that you are not devastated, emotionally or financially, in the face of a job loss.
