ment should have a thorough physi-
cal exam to see exactly where they
stand,” recommends Dr. Doug Jones
with The Greenbrier Clinic in White
Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Once they
know the state of their health, retir-
ees should come up with a plan with
their doctor for healthy living.
Jones, who practices medicine in
a popular resort and retirement spot,
says preventive care is key to keep-
ing health issues under control, but
Jones says that doesn’t mean retirees
need to relocate near a big hospital.
“In this day and time, there’s very
rapid transit available,” he explains.
“The key is having rapid access.”
Military retirees also should consider
the proximity to military treatment
facilities on bases and to providers
who accept TRICARE.
He also advises retirees to avoid
one of the most common pitfalls of
retirement, which he laughingly
calls “pausing and grazing.” He says
seniors often have more active so-
cial lives once they retire and, as a
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