Every year around this time I start to feel really bad and I’m never sure why.

It’s in the air. Can you feel it? Something’s coming. Something big. Yes, it’s the end of the world.

Remember when pain and ailment treatments were just Bufferin, Ludens, Geritol, and maybe a bowl of soup? None of these embarrassed you if they were spotted around the house by visitors.

We have just adopted a new robot vacuum cleaner. The frisky little cakepan-shaped stud has taken me into the dazzling era of our technological future. It works soldierly and quietly, like an English butler.

Mexico has been found to have one of the highest rates of workplace stress in the world over the last few years, which suggests a booming future for manufacturing here. But beyond this underrated work ethic, there’s also a creative drive that’s deeply woven into Mexican culture.

One question that haunts everyone in their retirement years is: How do I get the most out of my remaining future? And will it ever again include my indulgences? Here are some tips on how to find out.