Resources
Having access to trusted sources of information is very important for people approaching or thinking about retirement.
Many people also wish to work during their retirement years and it can be difficult to know where to look for employment.
Below are some websites, books and other sources that have been helpful to some people.
Scroll down or click the button on the right that interests you.
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General Retirement
Retirement: The Psychology of Reinvention by Dorling Kindersley
Centre for Ageing Better is an independent centre of excellence on ageing and demographic change
SAGA offers a range of products and services exclusively for the over 50s, including insurance, holidays and money
I’m Not Done Yet (INDY) online community for over 50s exploring this stage of life
The Third Age by William A. Sadler 6 Principles for Growth and Renewal
Retirement Commentaries Insights from someone who has made the transition.
Ashton Applewhite on ageism Thoughts on ageism from renowned speaker
Health and Wellbeing
Nutrition
Why we can't stop eating certain foods "Something happened to our food in the mid-70s to make it irresistible to people" - Dr Chris Van Tulliken: Watch Here
5 foods to eat daily if you are over 60 As we age health risks can increase – from heart disease to memory loss – but what goes on our plates and in our trolleys could make all the difference. Read Here
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Fitness
Physical activity guidelines for older adults NHS guidance
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Working
Restless Jobs for over 50s
Activities and Structure
Volunteering
REACH Volunteering connecting people, skills and great causes
NCVO Discover different ways to volunteer and support a cause you care about
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Learning and Growth
Curious Vitae Explore your curiosity through Curious Vitae's network of inspiring experts.
Meaning and Purpose
The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith - The true route to happiness
The Importance of Purpose in Retirement by Retirement Pathways
Life in Three Dimensions by Shigehiro Oishi - How Curiosity, Exploration and Experience Make a Fuller, Better Life
Identity
Retirement: from foreboding to fulfilment by Brendan Murray
Who are you without your job title by Janet Davies
The Social Graces by John Burnham A framework for understanding aspects of identity
Managing Change
Transitions by William Bridges Making sense of life changes
Life is in the Transitions by Bruce Feller Mastering change at any age
Six Mental Skills to Help with Uncertainty by Andrew J. O’Keefe 11
Close Family and Partner
Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging by Sara Yogev Phd
Grumpy & Me: from 9 - 5 to 24/7 by Meg Marlow the Unofficial Guide to Marriage in Retirement
Finance and Legal
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Pensions
Retirement Income Calculator from Scottish Widows
Legal
Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney why you should have them
Kinherit offer will writing and LPA drafting to make things easier for your family
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Financial Advice
Finance Coaching
Peak Retirement specialises in helping you gain clarity where it matters.
See this video from Gareth Barlow
Money Mindset
The Skill of Spending Money in Retirement by Dan Haylett
The 5 Hidden Money Beliefs Keeping you Stuck by Catherine Morgan
Enough? How Much Money Do You Need For The Rest of Your Life? by Paul D Armason
Books
Retirement Life Plan by Pauline Johnson-Zielonka
The Midlife Review by Steve Butler and Tony Watts
Flourish by Martin Seligman
Flow by Mihaily Csikszentmihalyi
Extra Time by Camilla Cavendish
The 100 Year Old Life by Lynda Gratton & Andrew Scott
Live The Life You Love at 50+ by Keren Smedley
Not Fade Away How to Thrive in Retirement by Celia Dodd