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Elderly Participation : My Experience As A Retiree, Fan Chun, Peter Tsang Jun 2009

Elderly Participation : My Experience As A Retiree, Fan Chun, Peter Tsang

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Adaptation to life after retirement can be a challenge. In spite of being psychologically prepared, retirees often experience the feelings of idleness and restlessness. In order to be able to adapt, retirees must learn how to make their life more enjoyable and meaningful. Based on my experience, I suggest volunteering which is meaningful to the individual, family and the community at large. Volunteering can also result in personal growth as it is not only a process of giving but also learning as well. In this paper, I would like to share five of the most essential “ingredients” that would make …