The age friendly ambassador for Co Monaghan says staying active and connected is the secret to enjoying later life.
Seamus McDermott was speaking about the issue as today, on International Day of Older Persons
Seamus, is a retired teacher who taught woodwork and worked as a guidance counsellor, now focuses his energy on cycling and woodturning.
He believes hobbies are vital and having ones to continue as you age makes a huge difference.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show this morning, Seamus explained how to keep going through retirement.