EP 86 Retirement Doesn’t Mean Retreat
What if retirement doesn’t mean retreat - but rediscovering? In this episode I sit down with Judith Horn for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about adaptation, creativity, and continuing to serve after 65. When vision impairment led Judith to retire from her lifelong career as a physical therapist, her story didn’t end - it shifted. Retirement didn’t mean retreat. Instead, it opened the door to rediscovering her artistic side, creating imaginative illustrations for her grandchi...
What if retirement doesn’t mean retreat - but rediscovering?
In this episode I sit down with Judith Horn for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about adaptation, creativity, and continuing to serve after 65.
When vision impairment led Judith to retire from her lifelong career as a physical therapist, her story didn’t end - it shifted.
Retirement didn’t mean retreat. Instead, it opened the door to rediscovering her artistic side, creating imaginative illustrations for her grandchildren, and stepping even more fully into her advocacy for healthy aging, eye health, and aging in place.
Judith spent decades specializing in geriatric physical therapy, supporting older adults with complex needs and championing quality of life at every stage. In our conversation, we explore what first drew her to this vocation, how caring for older adults shaped her philosophy on aging, and how she navigated the emotional and practical realities of vision loss.
This is a grounded, generous conversation about change, creativity, connection, and what thriving after 65 truly looks like - even when life unfolds differently than planned.
If you’re navigating a transition or wondering what’s still possible in this season of life, Judith’s story is both reassuring and energizing.
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Physical Therapist (Retired)
I am an advocate for healthy aging and collaborative patient care with an emphasis on older adults and eye health. While I am retired from direct patient care, I use my specialized education, clinical expertise, professional teaching experience and personal challenges with vision impairment to support my advocate roles including Aging in P.L.A.C.E. (Preferred Living and Caring Environment).
