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What happens when an academic mindset and corporate culture collide
Volunteering during retirement should be fun, but one academic unexpectedly found himself in the middle of a clash of cultures.
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Thriving in retirement: a holistic approach
By focusing on exercise, social connections and diet, retirees can add years to their lives.
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Retirement doesn’t have to mean the end of your research
In fact, it can free you to tackle new subjects that would have been off limits while you were still employed.
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Why you should consider reinventing yourself after retirement
It is important to move beyond your previous experience and challenge yourself in this new phase of life.
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A chemistry professor reflects on his decision to resign
Instead of fully retiring, some institutions offer faculty the possibility of staying on with the institution as a faculty professor.
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The rewards of being part of your university’s retiree association
After retirement, it can be difficult to maintain your social connections – joining your institution’s retiree association can be a great solution.
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Why I chose to volunteer after retiring from academia
Volunteering is part of my self-identify as an academic, professional nurse and human being – but I do it selectively.
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Why retirees should be the CEO of their own health care
Remember that you have the right to ask questions and can disagree with a diagnosis.
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The Age-Friendly University: engaging retirees
Some of the principles of an AFU include promoting intergenerational learning and sharing expertise between learners of all ages.
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Re-imagining yourself after retirement
Why thinking about lifestyle planning before and after you retire is so important.
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Privileged and full of hope
A retired kinesiology instructor continues to fulfill his passions as a mentor to students, teachers, coaches, and outdoor guides.
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McMaster University retirees continue to give back to the university
Members of Canada’s longest-running university retiree association contribute to research, aging initiatives and planning.
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Insights from the ‘other side’
A professor emeritus reflects on how she still feels ‘on the brink of everything’ even after retirement.
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Staying connected, or not: views of a still very active professor
Academic retirees are likely to consider scholarly activities but should remember that retirement offers the freedom to choose.
