# Taking care of self when in old age Source: 'Happy Singlehood The Rising Acceptance and Celebration of Solo Living' Elyakim Kislev #singlehood - 64 - What distinguishes happy older singles is the ability to foresee possible emergencies and to prepare accordingly. - Some single interviewees described saving extra money, continuing to work, and even preparing their last wills to take control of such unpredictable situations. - 66 Idea -- putting an ad on local noticeboard - "student roommates wanted. Free rent and food in exchange for house chores and helping the retired landlord for a few hours every week." #retirement