ROMEOS Know How to Stay Connected in Retirement
HealthyMindsPhilly met with local Philadelphia retirees Paul J. (76), William M. (74), Joseph B. (74), Ed Z. (76), Robert B. (76), and Bud Y. (68) to discuss how retired men can connect beyond work and retirement. There's a group of ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) who gather at Reading Terminal Market every Friday for their weekly catch-up. "It's very important to get together and catch up,” one ROMEO explained. “Actually, every Friday, we solve most of the problems in the world." The light-hearted ease with which the men converse demonstrates the positive impact of social connection in maintaining well-being as we age. The origins of their friendship are diverse. Some are in-laws, others have been friends for decades, and [...]
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