Loneliness and social isolation are common among the elderly often leading to declining health and poor quality of life. The recent US Census found that 11 million or 28% of people aged 65 and older live alone. Statistics Canada reports 20% of Canadian seniors do not participate in weekly or even monthly activities. Social contacts…

A. Identify reasons why you feel lonely. Consider the following questions to help you determine why you feel lonely. When do I feel lonely? Do certain people make me feel more lonely than others? How long have I been feeling this way? B. Keep a journal to track thoughts and feelings. Journaling is a great…

Successful retirees give considerable thought to how they want to be remembered. They suggest imagining being ninety or ninety-five years old. In old age, when you look back on your life, what will stand out as your best accomplishments? When others think of you, what will their memories be ?This is not an exercise in…

When most people think about retirement, they imagine leaving a job they dislike, dropping out of the rat race and turning their back on the pressures of employment. They often see retirement as a welcome change or an escape to something more peaceful and serene. However, a successful retirement doesn’t just happen, it takes forethought…