Author: Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D.

Formally retired as Assistant State Superintendent, Special Education and Early Intervention but still involved in many activities, especially travel, consulting, graduate teaching in special education, volunteer activites in community.

Retirement, Travel

Where you retire…counts.

by Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. • May 23, 2014 • 0 Comments

One of the more unexpected issues, when moving away from city life and relocating to a remote area in retirement, is trying to get anywhere. We moved to Ocean City, Maryland. The full-time resident population according to the 2010 census, indicates Ocean City has 7,102 citizens (http://ococean.com/media/) . The weekend population varies but at the…

Health, The End

What If You or a Loved One Needs Care?

by Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. • May 22, 2014 • 0 Comments

Many individuals in their ’40s and ’50s think planning for long-term living options will be necessary only in the far, far future. In any case, just about everyone I talked with when I was younger assumed they would live in their own home with minimal care at whatever point the issue of independence became a problem. …

Health

Medical Appointments

by Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. • May 22, 2014 • 1 Comment

One of the increasing and time consuming responsibilities as the aging process continues is the need for medical care, both preventive and intervention for acute care issues. This morning, we are off for the annual eye check up. Now, I have had extreme dry eye my adult life which was exacerbated by cataract surgery. I…

Retirement

Volunteering in the Community

by Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. • May 21, 2014 • 0 Comments

While Retirement presents many opportunities, none is more varied or demanding on your “free” time perhaps than community service. It can take the form of volunteering in soup kitchens, local animal shelters, schools, or whatever else that requires well-intentioned people and an inexpensive pair of hands (usually many of them). Another option, especially for retirees…

Retirement

After the Storm

by Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. • May 17, 2014 • 0 Comments

One of the advantages of retiring to a location where you have a view, is…the view. Yesterday Ocean City had heavy rain and fog. Late in the evening just before dark, this beautiful sunset appeared.

Travel

Traveling with A Pet

by Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D. • April 5, 2014 • 0 Comments

One of the major challenges after retirement to a flexible travel schedule is what to do with your beloved pet. Several options are available for in-country travel but overseas travel involves more planning. Finding good friends with their own dogs and room is the best solution. Usually a several week absence is involved. If you…

Retirement