• bassomitron@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    I still have awhile before retirement, but I’ve lots of coworkers and family who’ve recently retired over the last few years. Based on what they’ve said, I think it’s really important to get involved outside of only hobbies/entertainment. Like doing a volunteer type thing once a week or something. Apparently, studies show that people’s health can quickly decline post retirement and keeping active, social, etc. can make a notable difference.

    Anyway, sorry if this came off as patronizing, I most certainly don’t intend it to be! Regardless, congratulations on retirement! May the rest of your days be full of life, love, and happiness. :)

    A couple of sources relating to what I was trying to convey:

    https://crr.bc.edu/socializing-improves-retirees-physical-mental-health/

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10172431/