The Meaningful Retirement Guide
Retirement doesn’t have to mean stepping away from purpose. For Kerry Mellin, it became the beginning of something deeply meaningful. Her story is featured in The Meaningful Retirement Guide by Paul Ufodot, which shares inspiring examples of people who find new direction later in life. After 35 years as a costume designer in the film and television industry, Kerry began to feel the effects of arthritis. Even simple tasks like sweeping became painful. One day, she taped her hand to a broom to relieve her thumb pain—and that’s when the idea for EaZyHold was born.
She knew there had to be a better way. So Kerry teamed up with her sisters to create a solution not just for herself, but for anyone struggling with grip strength or hand mobility. They spent months designing and testing. After making over 1,000 prototypes, they secured two patents and launched EaZyHold—a soft, flexible grip aid made of silicone that helps people of all ages hold everyday items like utensils, cups, markers, and tools.
In the book, Kerry shares that although many older adults benefit from EaZyHold, most of their customers are actually infants and children with disabilities. That fact highlights something powerful: one small idea can serve people across generations. Therapists, caregivers, and families around the world now use EaZyHold to support independence, inclusion, and dignity.
Kerry says, “To invent something that was so needed, yet so technically simple, is incredibly rewarding.” Her story proves that innovation doesn’t require a background in healthcare. It takes empathy, creativity, and the drive to make life easier for others.
The Meaningful Retirement Guide reminds us that our greatest contributions can come at any age. All it takes is a little spark—and the courage to follow it.
Practical Advice on Retirement
The book also features practical advice, inspiring personal stories, and actionable steps for retirees who want to stay engaged, start a business, volunteer, or turn a lifelong passion into a meaningful pursuit.
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