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Spring 2008 To download a pdf copy of the magazine click here: DOWNLOAD Planning for Retirement This is the best of possible times in which a retired person can live. As a demographic we are healthier, more active, curious and knowledgeable than any previous generation. However, retirement does require preparation and planning, and its not only about finances and unlimited free time, as we explain in our book Transition to Retirement: The Uncharted Course. You should attend workshops, talk to people who’ve already retired, and read books and magazines on the various aspects of retirement. Retirement will be what you choose to make it, so it is important that you consider every facet, garnering all sorts of information and stories. In previous issues of Canadian Teacher Magazine we’ve reviewed various books that speak to some important concerns that need to be considered when contemplating or planning for retirement. However, probably the most important aspect to be considered in your planning is the human factor, and in this issue we look at three books that in some way speak to that. Each will give you some food for thought, while the third deals with the female cohort of the boomer generation and concerns that are specific to that group. The Don’t Sweat Guide to Retirement While the word “retirement” usually evokes images of relaxation and unlimited freedom, it can, in fact, be a stressful stage of life. This was the premise author Richard Carlson used for The Don’t Sweat Guide to Retirement: Enjoying Your New Lifestyle to the Fullest. Using a short story format, he shows retirees how to make their new lives fulfilling while adjusting to a new routine. The author was a psychotherapist in private practice before beginning to write the incredibly successful “Don’t Sweat” series. Gently and at times humourously written, this book is an easy and pleasant read, full of wisdom for people anticipating or entering retirement. This Old Man And The Sea: How My Retirement Turned Into A Ten-year Sail Around The World After thirty-six years at Proctor & Gamble, the author retired, bought a Nordic 40 sailboat and joined a group of boats preparing to catch the Gulf Stream. Intending this voyage to be the entry into his retirement life, he had no idea at the outset that it would extend for ten years. Along with a revolving group of people who act as his crew, the author sailed to numerous interesting destinations where he met an eclectic mix of people and cultures. As he pursued his quest to circumnavigate the globe, the author learned all about the highs and lows of life on the ocean blue. Wittily written, the author’s revelations show perspective and insight and make this a great read for sailors, both literal and figurative. Redefining Retirement: The feminist generation is now beginning to embark on the retirement journey. This book suggests that while many challenges lie ahead as these Boomers plan and reflect on their past and future, retirement is an entrance into a new and rewarding life. Authored by two professional women, the book focuses specifically on issues that surround a woman’s retirement from the workforce, covering everything from the practical to the personal and psychological, and providing useful strategies for dealing with these issues. This book has lots to offer women who are planning for retirement. Carol and Enise are retired from their primary careers and enjoying new after-retirement endeavours. They are the authors of Transitions to Retirement: The Uncharted Course (see page 17). Previous articles on retirement by Carol and Enise may be viewed online at www.CanadianTeacherMagazine.com. Go to the Selected Articles link and then click on Retirement. |
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