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Clarice Santa grew up in rural Saskatchewan during a time that was sandwiched between pioneer conditions and modern times. It is here where her interest about aging and retirement began to take shape.
By living near and at times with her grandparents, she was able to observe many of the challenges of aging. The amenities that we now take for granted were not part of those early experiences. The fresh water was in a near-by well, the bathroom was a short distance from the house and the firewood needed to be carried indoors. The lack of amenities impacted her aging grandparents' comfort in an unforgettable way.
After she moved away from home and as her parents began getting older, she was impressed by their community involvement and their handling of age-related issues. They continued to contribute in ways that were significant. They participated in their community both as leaders and participants in a variety of activities and organizations.
Throughout her life, Clarice has been surrounded by a family who has been creatively, intellectually and physically active, in some cases into their 90's. Her parents and grandparents were good role models for a healthy attitude for life. Her paternal grandmother, when in her early 90's, was asked why she was not using a light-weight snow shovel that was purchased for her. She remarked that she would use it when she got old. Her youthful thinking demonstrated a healthy attitude and served as a model for her family.
Since her retirement she has become a grandmother, has volunteered with two local museums, is a part-time substitute teacher, has become a Toastmaster, has traveled to numerous countries and has scrap booked, to name a few.
Clarice and her husband Les live in Southern Alberta, Canada.
Contact Clarice Santa by email clarice@planningmeaningfulretirement.com
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