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Life lessons from the World Happiness Report
Happiness is a gift for elders to pass on to the younger generation.
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End your job, keep your friends
Retiree associations help you stay engaged and connected during the next chapter of life.
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Share your expertise and write what you know
Writing a book in retirement can be a source of immense satisfaction.
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Creating retirement, step by step
Building a fulfilling life after work means remaining creative, playful and open to opportunities.
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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.
