Retirement is "retirement from public or private employment, once certain requirements of age, working time and contributions have been met, with the right to receive periodic remuneration" (Royal Spanish Academy). For the elderly, this event may represent a disruption in their life as they knew it, so they need tools to help them to assume this new stage. Next, we would like to share with you some recommendations that can facilitate the retirement process. Old age as an active stage of learning.
Viewing retirement as synonymous with opportunity
After retirement, the older adult is faced with the challenge of restructuring his or her life in multiple aspects. We would like to refer at this point to the management of free time, where it is recommended that the person chooses those activities that attract him/her and those that help him/her feel motivated. It could be learning new skills, enrolling in a music course, joining a book club, etc. So many options that the older adult can evaluate before making the best decision.
2. Resuming a relationship
If the older adult is in a couple relationship, after retirement, it is a propitious moment to dedicate more time to live that affective bond. At this stage it is common for children to have become independent and for parents to be experiencing the "empty nest" syndrome, in which they have to adapt to these changes and focus on their current roles.
3. Choosing where you want to live in retirement
Nowadays, seniors have many options. There are those who decide that they no longer want to worry about chores and household chores and decide to go to a senior community with all the amenities, or to travel the world.
4. Be part of a group of older adults
Participating in groups of older adults allows them to stay active, maintain friendships and engage in fun activities. It is a way to prevent any feelings of loneliness in older adulthood.
