The Successful Retirement Guide

Received a starred review in Library Journal! Using your mind and body, and interacting with others are keys to a happy and healthy retirement life. Yes, good genes and money help, too; but you can't pick your ancestors, and your financial situation is whatever you have made it. Successful retirees strive to live each day to the fullest, exercise their minds and bodies, and challenge themselves to continue to learn and grow personally. The Successful Retirement Guide will assist retirees in identifying activities that will help them remain intellectually, socially and physically engaged with life-whatever their financial resources. Readers will discover: * The importance of being intellectually, socially and physically engaged during your retirement years * Hundreds of ways to keep your mind exercised and challenged * How to build a supportive social network while participating in fun and rewarding programs * Numerous ways to exercise your body that are right for you-without the need to join a gym or health club * How to identify activities that will enable you to live each day to the fullest * Prescreened books, websites and other sources of information for activities you can pursue in greater depth * Checklists to help you select the activities that are right for you