Women and Retirement: The New Golden Girls

Kay Reimer and Nancy Welsh share a home in Pittsburgh. At 68 and 74, respectively, they are two retired, widowed show dog enthusiasts who find living together a lot more fun than living alone.

When Welsh, a retired teacher, went to Paris for 10 days last month, Reimer minded their three Great Danes and greyhound, and when Reimer visits her children in Florida and Detroit over the holidays, Welsh will return the favor.