As we grow older and into the retirement years, learning a language and/or learning to play a new musical instrument is one way to keep our mental activity sharp. Not to mention it’s fun. And activities like these may diminish the risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s.
And by the way, if you want to hear someone really play the whistle well, type “Joannie Madden” into your favorite search engine. Joannie is amazing; if you ever have the chance to hear her band (Cherish the Ladies), you must go!!
Michael L. Wilson, MBA, CFP®, CRC®, is the owner of Integrity Financial Planning. Prior to founding Integrity in 1998, he worked for two years as a faculty member at the College for Financial Planning in Denver, training other financial advisors. Mike has 10 years of experience in the mutual fund industry, having worked with Fidelity Investments and Invesco Mutual Funds. He holds an MBA in Finance from Baylor University. Learn more about his work at www.integrityplanner.com.
Now does a penny whistle honestly count as a musical instrument? Lol!