More 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.

General Retirement

Meaning and Purpose

Social Network

Activities and Structure

Identity

Partner and Close Family

Health and Wellbeing

Managing Change

Finance and Legal

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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

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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

Leaving Work Well Planning Tool to manage how you leave

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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

Mindset

The Effects of Positive Attitudes to Ageing on Longevity

A summary of research that shows positive attitude to ageing increases longevity

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Physical Health

Physical activity guidelines for older adults NHS guidance

Stronger by David Vaux 10 exercises for a longer, healthier life

5 Tips to Preserve Your Movement Quality for Life

5 Tips to Have Healthy Joints for Life

Mental Health

The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health by Daisy Fancourt

Discover how art can improve our health, make us happier and even help us live longer.

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Working

Restless Jobs for over 50s

Finding Interim and fractional work By INDY

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.

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Having Fun

Guildford Shakespeare Company Theatre company and arts education charity

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Meaning and Purpose

The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith - The true route to happiness

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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

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The Social Graces by John Burnham A framework for understanding aspects of identity

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Managing Change

Transitions by William Bridges Making sense of life changes

Life is in the Transitions by Bruce Feller Mastering change at any age

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Six Mental Skills to Help with Uncertainty by Andrew J. O’Keefe 11

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Social Network

The Friendship Gap Nobody Talks About‍ ‍by Antoinette Petrillo

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Close Family and Partner

Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging‍ ‍by Sara Yogev Phd

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Grumpy & Me: from 9 - 5 to 24/7‍ ‍by Meg Marlow the Unofficial Guide to Marriage in Retirement

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Finance and Legal

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Pensions

The following are offered as sources of information and advice. Some provide paid-for services. Their inclusion below does not represent a recommendation by Retirement Pathways LLP, and you should make your own assessment of suitability.

Check your state pension age

Check what your state pension will be

Understand Defined Benefit (DB) Pensions

Retirement Income Calculator from Scottish Widows