Some people thrive in retirement while others decline. The quality of life after retirement depends on a number of factors.
|
Factor
|
Good Quality
|
Poor Quality
|
|
physical health
|
good
|
poor
|
|
mental health
|
good
|
depression and anxiety
|
|
finances
|
able to maintain standard of living
|
insufficient
|
|
social relationships
|
many
|
none, isolated
|
|
self-image relative to work
|
independent of occupation
|
highly dependent on work situation
|
|
interests and challenges
|
constantly engaged
|
bored
|
|
reason for retirement
|
intentional and voluntary
|
forced
|
|
Factor
|
Good Quality
|
Poor Quality
|
|
physical health
|
good
|
poor
|
|
mental health
|
good
|
depression and anxiety
|
|
finances
|
able to maintain standard of living
|
insufficient
|
|
social relationships
|
many
|
none, isolated
|
|
self-image relative to work
|
independent of occupation
|
highly dependent on work situation
|
|
interests and challenges
|
constantly engaged
|
bored
|
|
reason for retirement
|
intentional and voluntary
|
forced
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