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Reinvent Yourself in Retirement

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Have you planned for your well-being in retirement? Learn how to refocus your energy, rediscover your lost dreams, and find a new sense of self-worth as you transition into a meaningful and purposeful retirement. @BurlONLibrary bplage

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Older and Wiser

Older and Wiser

Inspiration and Advice for Retiring Baby Boomers

by Ahlander, Dag Sebastian

Book - 2014

A practical guide for the older gentleman on how to retire from your job, not your life. Wisdom from philosophers, writers and thinkers of how to use this time to accomplish what you've always dreamed of and live the way you want to be remembered. A practical guide for the older gentleman on how to retire from your job, not your life. Wisdom from philosophers, writers and thinkers of how to use this time to accomplish what you've always dreamed of and live the way you want to be remembered. Show less

A practical guide for the older gentleman on how to retire from your job, not your life. Wisdom from philosophers, writers and thinkers of how to use this time to accomplish what you've always dreamed of and live the way you want to be remembered. A practical guide for the older gentleman on how to retire from your job, not your life. Wisdom from philosophers, writers and thinkers of how to use this time to accomplish what you've always dreamed of and live the way you want to be remembered. Show less

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When We're 64

When We're 64

Your Guide to A Great Later Life

by Ansari, Louise

Book - 2019

Learn what to plan for when you're older including when to retire, how to volunteer, where to live, what kind of house you'll need, how to stay healthy, how to deal with relationships and loneliness, and much more practical advice. Learn what to plan for when you're older including when to retire, how to volunteer, where to live, what kind of house you'll need, how to stay healthy, how to deal with relationships and loneliness, and much more practical advice. Show less

Learn what to plan for when you're older including when to retire, how to volunteer, where to live, what kind of house you'll need, how to stay healthy, how to deal with relationships and loneliness, and much more practical advice. Learn what to plan for when you're older including when to retire, how to volunteer, where to live, what kind of house you'll need, how to stay healthy, how to deal with relationships and loneliness, and much more practical advice. Show less

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AARP Guide to Revitalizing your Home

AARP Guide to Revitalizing your Home

Beautiful Living for the Second Half of Life : Reimagine, Redesign, Remodel

by Bakker, Rosemary

Book - 2010

Learn how to assess your home and transform it into the house you can life out your life in. Make your home safer to help you age in place. Includes photos and checklists to help you get started. Learn how to assess your home and transform it into the house you can life out your life in. Make your home safer to help you age in place. Includes photos and checklists to help you get started. Show less

Learn how to assess your home and transform it into the house you can life out your life in. Make your home safer to help you age in place. Includes photos and checklists to help you get started. Learn how to assess your home and transform it into the house you can life out your life in. Make your home safer to help you age in place. Includes photos and checklists to help you get started. Show less

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Refire! Don't Retire

Refire! Don't Retire

Make the Rest of your Life the Best of your Life

by Blanchard, Kenneth H.

Streaming Audiobook - 2015

"Don't just endure your later years, embrace them instead. Learn how others have reframed their retirement to see each day as an opportunity to enhance their relationships, revitalize their minds and bodies, and grow spiritually. "Don't just endure your later years, embrace them instead. Learn how others have reframed their retirement to see each day as an opportunity to enhance their relationships, revitalize their minds and bodies, and grow spiritually. Show less

"Don't just endure your later years, embrace them instead. Learn how others have reframed their retirement to see each day as an opportunity to enhance their relationships, revitalize their minds and bodies, and grow spiritually. "Don't just endure your later years, embrace them instead. Learn how others have reframed their retirement to see each day as an opportunity to enhance their relationships, revitalize their minds and bodies, and grow spiritually. Show less

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Nomadland

Nomadland

Surviving America in the Twenty-first Century

by Bruder, Jessica

eBook - 2017

What does life look like for people who cannot afford retirement? One option is happening in a community of people who call themselves "Workampers.&q...Show more What does life look like for people who cannot afford retirement? One option is happening in a community of people who call themselves "Workampers." They are nomadic retirees travelling across America, working out of mobile homes and doing what is necessary to survive. Celebrate their tales of resilience and community as you gain a glimpse into their world. Also available in print, large print and eAudiobook. Show less

What does life look like for people who cannot afford retirement? One option is happening in a community of people who call themselves "Workampers.&q...Show more What does life look like for people who cannot afford retirement? One option is happening in a community of people who call themselves "Workampers." They are nomadic retirees travelling across America, working out of mobile homes and doing what is necessary to survive. Celebrate their tales of resilience and community as you gain a glimpse into their world. Also available in print, large print and eAudiobook. Show less

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52 Ways to Wreck your Retirement

52 Ways to Wreck your Retirement

And How to Rescue It

by Di Vito, Tina

Book - 2011

Find out the things you are doing now that could ruin your retirement dreams. A practical guide for Canadians to better manage retirement. Find out the things you are doing now that could ruin your retirement dreams. A practical guide for Canadians to better manage retirement. Show less

Find out the things you are doing now that could ruin your retirement dreams. A practical guide for Canadians to better manage retirement. Find out the things you are doing now that could ruin your retirement dreams. A practical guide for Canadians to better manage retirement. Show less

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The Denial of Aging

The Denial of Aging

Perpetual Youth, Eternal Life, and Other Dangerous Fantasies

by Gillick, Muriel R.

Book - 2006

An interview with Dr. Muriel Gillick outlining an action plan for individuals and communities to maintain our health and autonomy by voting for better management of disability and treatment of chronic disease before we are too sick or frail to care. An interview with Dr. Muriel Gillick outlining an action plan for individuals and communities to maintain our health and autonomy by voting for better management of disability and treatment of chronic disease before we are too sick or frail to care. Show less

An interview with Dr. Muriel Gillick outlining an action plan for individuals and communities to maintain our health and autonomy by voting for better management of disability and treatment of chronic disease before we are too sick or frail to care. An interview with Dr. Muriel Gillick outlining an action plan for individuals and communities to maintain our health and autonomy by voting for better management of disability and treatment of chronic disease before we are too sick or frail to care. Show less

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What to Do to Retire Successfully

What to Do to Retire Successfully

Navigating Psychological, Financial and Lifestyle Hurdles

by Goldstein, Martin B.

Book - 2015

A neuropsychiatrists gives advice on how to live your retirement years with a glass-half-full philosophy. Provides formulas for maintaining your standard ...Show more A neuropsychiatrists gives advice on how to live your retirement years with a glass-half-full philosophy. Provides formulas for maintaining your standard of living, setting routines, keeping your mind engaged, daily exercise, and how to transition into retirement living. Show less

A neuropsychiatrists gives advice on how to live your retirement years with a glass-half-full philosophy. Provides formulas for maintaining your standard ...Show more A neuropsychiatrists gives advice on how to live your retirement years with a glass-half-full philosophy. Provides formulas for maintaining your standard of living, setting routines, keeping your mind engaged, daily exercise, and how to transition into retirement living. Show less

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Conscious Living, Conscious Aging

Conscious Living, Conscious Aging

Embrace & Savor your Next Chapter

by Pevny, Ron

Book - 2014

A guide to conscious aging, making the second part of your life fulfilling and full of growth, purpose, and service. Offers advice on how to stay engaged and relevant with your family and community. A guide to conscious aging, making the second part of your life fulfilling and full of growth, purpose, and service. Offers advice on how to stay engaged and relevant with your family and community. Show less

A guide to conscious aging, making the second part of your life fulfilling and full of growth, purpose, and service. Offers advice on how to stay engaged and relevant with your family and community. A guide to conscious aging, making the second part of your life fulfilling and full of growth, purpose, and service. Offers advice on how to stay engaged and relevant with your family and community. Show less

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The Successful Retirement Guide

The Successful Retirement Guide

Hundreds of Suggestions on How to Stay Intellectually, Socially and Physically Engaged for the Best Years of your Life

by Price, R. Kevin

Book - 2009

Learn how to stay physically, socially and intellectually active and engaged in life. Includes suggestions on how to exercise your mind, build a social network, and identify enjoyable activities that will help you live life to the fullest. Learn how to stay physically, socially and intellectually active and engaged in life. Includes suggestions on how to exercise your mind, build a social network, and identify enjoyable activities that will help you live life to the fullest. Show less

Learn how to stay physically, socially and intellectually active and engaged in life. Includes suggestions on how to exercise your mind, build a social network, and identify enjoyable activities that will help you live life to the fullest. Learn how to stay physically, socially and intellectually active and engaged in life. Includes suggestions on how to exercise your mind, build a social network, and identify enjoyable activities that will help you live life to the fullest. Show less

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Retirement and Its Discontents

Retirement and Its Discontents

Why We Won't Stop Working, Even If We Can

by Silver, Michelle Pannor

Book - 2018

Everyone hopes for the ideal retirement so what happens when you realize your actual retirement looks very different? Follow doctors, CEOs, elite athletes...Show more Everyone hopes for the ideal retirement so what happens when you realize your actual retirement looks very different? Follow doctors, CEOs, elite athletes, professors, and homemakers as they struggle to find their sense of purpose and self-worth in retirement. Learn from their challenges and accomplishments as you form a new sense of identity. Show less

Everyone hopes for the ideal retirement so what happens when you realize your actual retirement looks very different? Follow doctors, CEOs, elite athletes...Show more Everyone hopes for the ideal retirement so what happens when you realize your actual retirement looks very different? Follow doctors, CEOs, elite athletes, professors, and homemakers as they struggle to find their sense of purpose and self-worth in retirement. Learn from their challenges and accomplishments as you form a new sense of identity. Show less

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New Man Journey

New Man Journey

Finding Meaning in Retirement

by Silver, Steve

Streaming Audiobook - 2013

Practical advice on how to find a fresh perspective on yourself, your relationships, and your world in retirement. This is the time to begin your life's greatest work. Practical advice on how to find a fresh perspective on yourself, your relationships, and your world in retirement. This is the time to begin your life's greatest work. Show less

Practical advice on how to find a fresh perspective on yourself, your relationships, and your world in retirement. This is the time to begin your life's greatest work. Practical advice on how to find a fresh perspective on yourself, your relationships, and your world in retirement. This is the time to begin your life's greatest work. Show less

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Living A Purposeful Retirement

Living A Purposeful Retirement

Bring Happiness and Meaning to your Retirement

by Smith, Hyrum W.

Book - 2021

Advice on how to reinvent your life, try new things and discover new passions in retirement. Discover a newfound purpose and enjoy retirement as a gift it is. Advice on how to reinvent your life, try new things and discover new passions in retirement. Discover a newfound purpose and enjoy retirement as a gift it is. Show less

Advice on how to reinvent your life, try new things and discover new passions in retirement. Discover a newfound purpose and enjoy retirement as a gift it is. Advice on how to reinvent your life, try new things and discover new passions in retirement. Discover a newfound purpose and enjoy retirement as a gift it is. Show less

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Retirement Fail

Retirement Fail

The 9 Reasons People Flunk Post-Work Life and How to Ace Your Own

by Sullivan, Greg

Streaming Audiobook - 2018

From subsidizing your adult children's education to buying a vacation home out of your reach, these are examples of emotional decisions that can cause maj...Show more From subsidizing your adult children's education to buying a vacation home out of your reach, these are examples of emotional decisions that can cause major problems. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of emotional decision making that cause people fail in retirement even if they have carefully planned their finances. Also available in print. Show less

From subsidizing your adult children's education to buying a vacation home out of your reach, these are examples of emotional decisions that can cause maj...Show more From subsidizing your adult children's education to buying a vacation home out of your reach, these are examples of emotional decisions that can cause major problems. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of emotional decision making that cause people fail in retirement even if they have carefully planned their finances. Also available in print. Show less

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Thrive in Retirement

Thrive in Retirement

Simple Secrets for Being Happy for the Rest of your Life

by Thurman, Eric

Book - 2019

Answers the questions that are common occurrences in retirement, including how to know the right time to retire, how to delay Alzheimer's disease, and why...Show more Answers the questions that are common occurrences in retirement, including how to know the right time to retire, how to delay Alzheimer's disease, and why partners divorce after retirement. Armed with common-sense answers you can plan for a successful retirement with a life full of meaning. Show less

Answers the questions that are common occurrences in retirement, including how to know the right time to retire, how to delay Alzheimer's disease, and why...Show more Answers the questions that are common occurrences in retirement, including how to know the right time to retire, how to delay Alzheimer's disease, and why partners divorce after retirement. Armed with common-sense answers you can plan for a successful retirement with a life full of meaning. Show less

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Retirement for Two

Retirement for Two

by Vandervelde, Maryanne

Book - 2004

Learn about the retirement challenges many couples face such as where to live, should you downsize, how much involvement should you have with your grandch...Show more Learn about the retirement challenges many couples face such as where to live, should you downsize, how much involvement should you have with your grandchildren, how will you deal with serious illness, and how to approach sex and intimacy. Tackling these issues ahead of time can allow you and your spouse to approach retirement with honesty, respect as you adjust to the next stage of your life. Show less

Learn about the retirement challenges many couples face such as where to live, should you downsize, how much involvement should you have with your grandch...Show more Learn about the retirement challenges many couples face such as where to live, should you downsize, how much involvement should you have with your grandchildren, how will you deal with serious illness, and how to approach sex and intimacy. Tackling these issues ahead of time can allow you and your spouse to approach retirement with honesty, respect as you adjust to the next stage of your life. Show less

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The Aging of Aquarius

The Aging of Aquarius

Igniting Passion & Purpose as An Elder

by Waldstein Wilkes, Helen

Book - 2018

Make the next stage of your life even better as you rediscover lost passions and take time to develop new interests. Offers practical advice on where to start as you transition from your busy life to something even better as an empowered elder. Make the next stage of your life even better as you rediscover lost passions and take time to develop new interests. Offers practical advice on where to start as you transition from your busy life to something even better as an empowered elder. Show less

Make the next stage of your life even better as you rediscover lost passions and take time to develop new interests. Offers practical advice on where to start as you transition from your busy life to something even better as an empowered elder. Make the next stage of your life even better as you rediscover lost passions and take time to develop new interests. Offers practical advice on where to start as you transition from your busy life to something even better as an empowered elder. Show less

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RVing & your Retirement Lifestyle

RVing & your Retirement Lifestyle

A Cost Effective Way to Live your Dreams

by Webber, Jeffrey

Book - 2009

A guide to the frugal life of wonderlust in an RV, including how to camp for free. A guide to the frugal life of wonderlust in an RV, including how to camp for free. Show less

A guide to the frugal life of wonderlust in an RV, including how to camp for free. A guide to the frugal life of wonderlust in an RV, including how to camp for free. Show less

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A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging

A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement and Aging

15 Keys to Long-lasting Vitality and Connection

by Yogev, Sara

Book - 2018

Learn about the psychological aspects of aging, how to prepare for retirement and how to find purpose. Includes strategies to successfully deal with money...Show more Learn about the psychological aspects of aging, how to prepare for retirement and how to find purpose. Includes strategies to successfully deal with money differences, time together, housework, and how to nurture your relationship and explore sexuality for a loving and fruitful retirement. Show less

Learn about the psychological aspects of aging, how to prepare for retirement and how to find purpose. Includes strategies to successfully deal with money...Show more Learn about the psychological aspects of aging, how to prepare for retirement and how to find purpose. Includes strategies to successfully deal with money differences, time together, housework, and how to nurture your relationship and explore sexuality for a loving and fruitful retirement. Show less

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