" But all I'd really need is enough money for food and a few bills, there are lots of easy jobs retired people can do."
So why are you not working on doing this now? A little money comming in is better than no money. And you never know when that hansome rich guy may walk right into your life, while your shoveling snow for someone not able. Traveling can work too, just be warned that jobs are hard to fine anywhere you go.
Peace