Retirement

The emotional effects of retirement are often forgotten as seniors plan for their own, but the positive and negative feelings that occur should be ranked high on the list. Retirement planning often considers economic and employment changes, but the emotional well-being of retirees is often overlooked. Emotional changes happen whether the choice to retire is made willingly or not. Many people are only aware of the positive feelings that come with retiring, which causes negative ones to be more shocking. While joy, anticipation, excitement, and closure are common, seniors also need to be prepared for both positive and negative emotions

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Seniors should downsize their living for a myriad of reasons, but the most important reason is for their happiness and security. As we age, we often start considering the things that we need and those that we do not. Downsizing becomes a consideration for many aging adults. Often, seniors have fewer people living at home, fewer responsibilities, and limited income resources. While home upkeep, vehicle maintenance, and yard work are responsibilities, they are often no longer working outside the home and do not have children to nurture each day. Seniors might think about downsizing to save money, prepare for the

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