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A happy and active retirement is what most people will aim for when they reach pensionable age although some are happy to settle for a "slippers and pipe" lifestyle. Whichever lifestyle they may decide to choose, they will experience the joy of freedom.
Here are some quotes about the happy event:
| The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not. — George Bernard Shaw As in all successful ventures, the foundation of a good pension is planning. — Earl Nightingale It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like. Eating's going to be a whole new ball game. I may even have to buy a new pair of trousers.
— Lester Piggott (b. 1935), British champion jockey
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A recent article by the Department of Health in the UK painted a rather grim picture of the situation for many retirees in the UK.
Figures show:
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Social interaction is extremely important when we leave work for good. We are no longer in the working environment to share a joke or gossip with our colleagues. Sadly, many retirees get trapped in their home environment with no one to talk to apart from their family members, if they are fortunate to have them around.
With that in mind, this portal is setup to serve the needs of senior citizens.
This is a Pensioners Corner. With our pool of experience and knowledge base we should be able to help each other:
- forums to make friends and interact with each other. We can share our joys and happiness as well as our problems and concerns.
- share our holiday experiences and photos
- learn new skills such as a new language or flower arrangements. There will be a section on self-improvement courses.
- pickup healthy eating and exotic recipes
- get updates on pension benefits
- share healthy aging and active lifestyle ideas
- provide further information on pension planning for those nearly reaching pensionable age
- share ideas on ways of supplementing our income such as part-time jobs or starting a home-based business. This will help retirees to overcome money worries.
- enjoy online computer games such as crossword puzzles and suduku to stimulate our minds
It is hoped that this pensioners' corner will serve as a meeting point for retirees to socialise and interact.
Whilst it's great to be out of the rat race, it is equally important to stay healthy and happy when we finally quit our jobs for good.
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