I’m Almost 50 And Will Work Forever: Am I Afraid of Developing Dementia?

So, my partner and I have picked Spain. We hope to begin the visa process by the end of next year. I’ll continue to work as a self-employed writer. My partner will transition into a fresh (and exciting!) line of work she hopes to do into relative old age. I use the term relative old age, <a href="https://roccopendola.substack.com/p/living-the-semi-retired-life-what" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">because</a>: <blockquote> I don’t think of myself as old. That said, I am approaching 50. I often feel like a child in a near 50-year old’s body. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and, say, holy shit, I can’t believe I’m almost 50. Add to that the fact that I have a daughter who will turn 20 this year and it all almost feels surreal. While I don’t consider myself old, relatively speaking I am. Relative to my daughter. Relative to how old I was at age 30, 40 and even 45. Relative to lots of things. I make this distinction because, on one hand, age is but a number and I don’t consider myself old. This is key to staying excited and engaged and ensuring act two of your life is full of new experiences, big plans and fun adventures. </blockquote> Make no mistake, I’m thrilled to be in the position I’m in. <a href="https://medium.com/crows-feet/im-almost-50-and-will-work-forever-am-i-afraid-of-developing-dementia-54ec806c7f76">Website</a>