Are you retired yet? Are dwindling funds causing you to think about re-entering the job market? You aren’t alone. Many seniors are rethinking their retirement income.

If you are a senior for whom life is not good, why is that so? What is making your life so miserable? What would have to happen to make life good for you?

Do you have at least one true friend? A true friend stands with you through thick and thin. As we age, true friends are a critical component of long life and mental health.

Are ant hills turning into mountains in your life? Do you find it difficult to organize your thoughts? Stress does not have to control your life and the sooner you figure out how to handle stress the better.

Will you have enough money to live on when you retire? How will you deal with inflation, benefit cuts, rising insurance costs, and medical bills? Do you have a long-range plan?

With the current economic conditions in the United States and around the world, people are faced with financial disaster on a daily basis. How much debt are you carrying? Are you already retired or are you hoping to retire soon? Debt and retirement do not mix well.

How are you coping with the whole aging process? Do you find yourself down in the dumps and feeling hopeless? Talking with a friend is a tremendous help. At times, however, a friend may not understand completely. Where do you turn then?

How much “stuff” have you accumulated over the course of your life? Do you ever throw anything out? Do you recycle unused items? Spring might be the perfect time to organize your stuff.

Have you purchased a burial plot? Will you be buried in a “family” plot that someone else purchased? Do you plan to be buried at all? These questions may sound morbid, but they are more serious than you think.

How old do you expect to be on the last birthday of your life? Do you want to live a long life or are you ready to check out now? If you are interested in living a long life, you might be able to influence that outcome.