This article identifies some factors which contribute to the definition of the retirement leisure role and focuses on an educational approach designed to help individuals prepare for such a role. (CT)

Retirement is viewed as a passage that can result in psychological, physiological, and economic problems among some retirees. Adequate preparation for retirement through preretirement education, as practiced in the Western-European societies, has been found to ease transition into retirement and adjustment in retirement. Preretirement education is…

Presents some myths and assumptions about aging and older adults. Describes the content of current preretirement education programs. (Canadian Home Economics Association, 151 Slater Street, Suite 805, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5H3.) (SK)

Discusses why education for older persons needs to be given much higher priority than it now has. (JOW)

Discusses a study to determine the attitudes and needs of extension staff toward retirement planning. Found that staff should establish roles outside the job to ease the transition from employment to retirement. (JOW)

A survey of 83 British and 100 Australian workers over age 40 found their predominant expectation of retirement was the opportunity for a new beginning. High job involvement or unsatisfactory current leisure was associated with an expectation of disruption. Financial management, hobbies, and physical health were suggested subjects for…

Suggests five steps to help plan for retirement: (1) start planning for a retirement home; (2) launch a retirement business now; (3) maximize 401(k) contributions; (4) be informed about 401(k); and (5) create an "event" timeline for college, weddings, and other expensive items. (JOW)

Notes the growth of preretirement programs as an employment benefit and describes a variety of programs provided by different types of companies. (SK)

Discussions with 11 retired nurses and 8 in the preretirement phase revealed concerns about adequate finances and timing of retirement, anticipation of increased discretionary time, sadness over loss of collegial relationships, and a variety of strategies for coping with the transition. (SK)

More than half of Italian retirees (n=478) surveyed experienced no problems with retirement, but many were still interested in retirement preparation programs. They wanted programs to address a wide range of psychological and social subjects. (SK)

Health plays a vital role in the decision making process of retirement for an employee. The changes in retirement expectations are driven to a much greater degree by change in health rather than change in income or wealth.

Retirement is viewed as a passage that can result in psychological, physiological, and economic problems among some retirees. Adequate preparation for retirement through preretirement education, as practiced in the Western-European societies, has been found to ease transition into retirement and adjustment in retirement. Preretirement education is…

The study outlined here indicates that managers and skilled and unskilled workers hold different perceptions of the meaning of retirement and different expectations about what they can achieve during this stage in their lives. The implications for preparation for retirement programs are examined, and suggestions made as to appropriate content and…

Points out that retirement planning seminars often are designed to impart the economic and pragmatic aspects while neglecting feelings that accompany this and other major life transitions. Indicates that consideration must be given to the social and psychological implications of retirement. (JOW)

The author discusses the difficulties in developing retirement planning programs for farmers. Topics include farmers' attitudes toward work, and the unexpected retirees. The author gives suggestions to extension personnel for dealing with this issue. (CT)