I retired 5 years ago. Shortly after retirement, I went back to my office and told everyone the biggest challenge was going up and down steps at home. Being retired, I was up and down the basement steps many many times throughout the day. I advise everyone to start taking the stairs at work to prepare for retirement! My sewing area is in the family room in the basement and I don't have any problems with steps today, but it took awhile to go used to all the stairs! I am way more active than I was when I worked! Life is good! You will love country living!