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Coping with Negative Aspects of Psychological Changes in Retirement

Explore the challenges of loss of confidence, immobility, loneliness, and dignity in retirement. Discover ways to overcome these difficulties and focus on the positive aspects, leading to an active and fulfilling retirement.

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Coping with Negative Aspects of Psychological Changes in Retirement

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  1. Psychological Changes Unit 4

  2. Negative Aspects

  3. Loss of confidence…… • You may not like the way you look any more due to: wrinkles grey hair false teeth memory loss

  4. Immobility • You may need to rely on others • Unable to get out to meet friends • Unable to attend appointments without having to rely on others

  5. Loneliness • Your work offered a social aspect • The loss of partners/friends due to death • Family have moved away • Restrictions due to living on a pension

  6. Dignity….. • To rely on others to get you up, dress you and wash you • Job may have given you a purpose • To have to ask for help

  7. Positive aspects • The transition from employment to retirement can seem daunting • There may be a feeling of having your personal, social, domestic and financial issues exposed • If these are recognised and approached in a positive way the prospects for an active and happy retirement can be increased

  8. More time to spend with family and friends • More time for recreation • Less stress • More time to go on holiday • More time to take up new hobbies • More time to fulfil ambitions • Some people may have more money

  9. Relieved from the stress of employment • Excited and happy • Less responsibility • More opportunities • Time to undertake voluntary work

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