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Celebrate Aging is a series of intimate interviews with seniors who face aging head-on, determined to live life on their own terms everyday. We hope these provide you with insights into how seniors think and approach the challenges they face. |
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| Jimmy Weldon — A funny voice from the past. |
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Jimmy was an early television pioneer starring in the first children's television show in Dallas, Texas in 1950. He moved to Hollywood in 1952 and appeared in various movie and television roles.
But the role he is best known for is as the voice of "Yakky Doodle" in the Yogi Bear animated series. Now over 80 years old, Jimmy still retains his youthful, joyous and positive outlook in life.
He offers some insight into his decision to get a reverse mortgage below.
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What did Monte do to make his "sales appointment" with you successful?
"He really listened and gave his full attention to me. It made me feel important." |
What causes people of your (survivor) generation to "choose" sacrifice over "making themselves more comfortable?"
"We remember the Great Depression, and would rather go without than jeopardize our future. Especially, when we don't have the time to recover, if we make a big mistake." |
To what do you contribute your ability to "celebrate the opportunities of aging"?
I commit to accomplishing something everyday. Even if it's a small thing. I do stuff. I keep connected to people. Make someone else feel special.
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| Jimmy took the Line of Credit for "peace of mind" knowing that if anything came up, he could access the money quickly. Over the time he had it in place, it grew by $50,000. |
