노년에 대한  생각을 정리한 어느 외국인의  글 
 
1. 노년은 그동안 모은 돈을 즐겨 쓰는 시기이다.  돈을 축적하거나  신규 투자하는 시기가 절대로 아니다. 자식들에게 휘둘리지 말고 평화롭고 조용한 삶을 찾아라.  
 
It's time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it.  Don't just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. 
Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard earned capital. 
Warning: This is also a bad time for an investment, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof.  They only bring problems and worries and this is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet.

2. 자손들의 재정상태는 그들의 문제이다. 부모가 개의치 마라. 지금까지 키우고 공부시킨 것만으로도 충분하다.  
 
Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don't feel bad spending your money on yourself.
You've taken care of them for many years, and you've taught them what you could.  You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

3. 건강관리에 최선을 다하라. 건강이 최고다. 건강하게 사는 게 점점 어려워지는 나이니 건강을 지키는 걸 최우선으로 하라.  
 
Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep.
It's easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy. That is why you need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical needs.  Keep in touch with your doctor, get tested even when you're feeling well. Stay informed.

4. 평생의 반려자를 위해서는 언제나 최상의 가장 아름다운 고급품을 사라.  
 
Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. 
One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together.

5. 사소한 일에 Stress를 받지마라. 과거의 나쁜 기억은 잊고 좋은 일만을 생각하라. 현재가 중요하다.  
 
Don't stress over the little things. You've already overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don't let the past drag you down and don't let the future frighten you.  Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.

6. 나이에 개의치 말고 사랑으로 넘치는 생활을 하라: 반려자, 인생, 가족, 이웃들..   
 
Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: "A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.“

7. 내적, 외적인 몸치장을 철저하게 잘 하고 자신만만하게, 당당하게 살라. 몸과 마음을 잘 가꾸는데 신경써라.  
 
Be proud, both inside and out.  Don't stop going to your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the dentist, keep your perfumes and creams well stocked.  When you are well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in,making you feel proud and strong.

8. 어울리지도 않는 유행을 따르려 하지 말고 자신의 나이에 걸 맞는 fashion을 추구하라.  
 
Don't lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There's nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters.  You've developed your own sense of what looks good on you - keep it and be proud of it. It's part of who you are.

9. 항시 최신의 시대 흐름에 뒤지지 마라. 이메일이나 SNS를 멀리 하지 말고 항상 세상 뉴스를 듣고, 보고 얘기하라.  
 
ALWAYS stay up-to-date. 
Read newspapers, watch the news. Go online and read what people are saying.  Make sure you have an active email account and try to use some of those social networks.  You'll be surprised which old friends you'll meet.
Keeping in touch with what is going on and with the people you know is important at any age.

10. 젊은 세대를 존중하고 그들의 견해를 존중하라. 조언하되 비평하지는 마라. 미래를 열 사람은 젊은이들이다.  
 
Respect the younger generation and their opinions.  They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future, and will take the world in their direction. 
Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind them of yesterday's wisdom that still applies today.

11. “옛날 그 시절에”라는 과거적인 표현을 절대 사용하지 마라. 당신도 이 시대를 사는 사람이다.  
 
Never use the phrase: "In my time".  Your time is now. As long as you're alive, you are part of this time.  You may have been younger, but you are still you now, having fun and en