As you age and proceed into and through retirement, you may think about how you want to be remembered after you’re gone. Two of the specific questions you might ask yourself are: “what do I want to be known for” and “while I’m alive, how will I make a difference.”...

When you think about retirement activities, you may look forward to consuming the arts, including going to museums, plays, dance performances, listening to music, and reading. There is another level of participation in the arts – you can produce them. You can paint,...

If you have a life partner, retirement will definitely affect your relationship – the relationship will get better or worse, and it’s up to you how this turns out. Although the incidence of divorce among retirees is low, the rate is rising, and it even has a name –...

As you grow older, your chances of developing a serious disease increase. Three fourths of all adults 65 and over have at least one chronic condition. Some of these diseases are preventable; most are manageable. But you need to know about them before you can manage...

Chuck, a retired physician, tutors school age immigrants in English. Pam watches her young grandchildren while her daughter works. Jack, a retired attorney, spearheads an effort to register voters and get out the vote. At the local library Bob, a retired pharmacist,...

There is a common notion that retirement planning is all about the money. That view is only half of the story. The other half is about planning your retirement activities so that you have a high-quality retirement life. I’ve been constantly surprised about how...

Being connected with others is hugely important during retirement. The opposite of connected is lonely, which is no fun, plus it’s dangerous to your physical and mental health. In fact, loneliness is as bad for your health as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day....