Finding love and getting married later in life can be the start of something new and exciting. And if you or your partner are in recovery, this is your opportunity to turn the page and begin anew. So here are three things you can do as a couple to ensure your marriage is off to a great start:
Start a Business Together
If you’re in recovery, giving a new direction to your life can help you move forward and leave your self-destructive habits behind. You and your partner may be retired, but what about starting a business you can enjoy running together? This will not only keep you busy and active, but it may also provide the extra income you need to buy your dream home, travel to exotic locations, or help your grandkids with their college tuition.
Once you’ve come up with a business plan, design a logo that represents your values, and is unique enough to set you apart from competitors. You can use an online logo maker to create a unique design for your business. Play with fonts, colors, and spacing to come up with the perfect logo, then feature it on your website, your business cards, social media pages, and all your business correspondence, including your invoices, to help increase brand recognition.
Reconnect With Old Friends and Make New Ones
Over the years, you’ve probably lost touch with friends and acquaintances. If you’re not on social media yourself but you’re looking to reconnect with your high school pals, you can do a search online by entering their legal names into a search engine. If you grew up in Yuma, Arizona, enter the name of your high school and the year you graduated, and you’ll be able to find online groups where some of your classmates are congregating and reminiscing about the past. Go to your high school reunion with your new spouse, and rekindle an old friendship; catch up with your former schoolmates, and invite them to join you for a casual dinner or a special event so you and your respective spouses can learn more about each other and develop new, long-lasting friendships.
Navigate Health Insurance and Medicare Together
If you’re over 65 years old, you are entitled to Medicare. All you and your spouse have to do is apply online or call Social Security three months before or after your 65th birthday. This health insurance program provides you with hospital and medical insurance, which includes mental health coverage. If you find yourself struggling mentally, or if you feel anxious or depressed, you can get help in the comfort of your own home thanks to online therapy services. When selecting the best online therapy for yourself or your spouse, check with your insurance company to see if those services are covered. Telehealth has also become more popular these past couple of years due to the pandemic, and people have been enjoying its lower cost, the extra privacy it affords, and the ease of scheduling appointments. You can even receive specialized care via telemedicine, thanks to remote patient monitoring services that can keep track of and manage chronic illnesses.
Finding love later in life gives you the opportunity to have a fresh start. So don’t let time pass you by without taking on new challenges with your partner, and making new friends and new experiences together. Most importantly, take care of your mental and physical well-being, so you can enjoy a long and happy life together!
Are you or your loved one in recovery? Visit seniorsinsobriety.com for the information and awareness older adults need to regain control of their lives.
Thanks to Teresa Greenhill