A major life milestone that many people experience that is not discussed at length in the textbook is the transition from working to retirement.  Not everyone, however, many people derive much of their purpose, stability, social connection, income, and meaning from working. Through conducting a web search, find some information on Robert Atchley’s or other phases of retirement, then define the phases found in detail. How do the phases help look at retirement as a process rather than an event. What information do you think should be included in the discussion.

A major life milestone that many people experience that is not discussed at length in the textbook is the transition from working to retirement.  Not everyone, however, many people derive much of their purpose, stability, social connection, income, and meaning from working. Through conducting a web search, find some information on Robert Atchley’s or other phases of retirement, then define the phases found in detail. How do the phases help look at retirement as a process rather than an event. What information do you think should be included in the discussion. What would a meaningful retirement mean for you and/or someone you know? What would you do to keep yourself occupied or if you know someone that is retired, what do they do to keep themselves occupied? What would someone you know and/or you like most about being retired? How will you plan for your retirement financially, physically, and emotionally?