When most people reach the age of about 65, our western society seems to want to retire them from an active lifestyle. The word “retired” has the effect, often, of pulling people up in their tracks. If they have lived an active and physical lifestyle until then, it can be a descent into a monotonous and boring existence. Particularly if their health is not good, as often happens to be the case.  

When you meet old mates and acquaintances this a