Practical guide

“To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth” Pearl S. Buck One of the major transitions in later life for most people is the process of retirement. It has influences on our financial situation as we move away from monthly salary to pensions but it also affects our self-perception, our everyday

“The end of labour is to gain leisure.” Aristotle, Greek philosopher and polymath Finally retired, lots of time for things that are fun. Many long for this but then boredom sets in and we don’t know what to do with all the time. Unfortunately, it is often the case that after a fulfilled and well-structured

“Health is not valued till sickness comes.” Thomas Fuller, English churchman and historian It is no secret that with increasing biological age, the risk of health issues rises. You may feel that the last thing you need is another guide on how to stay healthy. Health topics are present in so many magazines, books, TV

“Love is the greatest refreshment in life.” Pablo Picasso, Spanish painter and sculptor We are all social creatures, from the dawn of mankind we have lived together, hunted and shared stories in our clans. Feeling socially connected is more important than ever, especially as our lives have changed, are faster paced, we relocate more often,

“What beauty is, I know not, though it adheres to many things.” Albrecht Dürer, German painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance Looks and appearance may not seem to be the most important domain. But haven’t we all found ourselves in front of the mirror plucking out a gray hair, don’t we notice the

“Home is where the heart is!” Pliny the Elder, Roman author, a naturalist and natural philosopher How and where do you live now? Is this the right place for you in later life? Can you afford it? Is the effort for household and possibly garden well feasible? How is the infrastructure, do you always need

“Our bodies are our gardens – our wills are our gardeners.” William Shakespeare, English playwright, poet, and actor Let’s be honest, we all know that mental and physical fitness are among the most important factors for a long and happy life. And we are also aware that we shouldn’t wait too long to do something

“Do not let circumstances control you. You change your circumstances.” Jackie Chan, Hongkong-Chinese Actor and Martial Artist Emergencies and exceptional circumstances are events or problems which you did not expect and which you feel will have a significant impact on your life. But can we plan for the unpredictable? And should we spend our time

“Money doesn’t buy happiness but it calms the nerves.” Joe E. Louis, US Singer and Author Financial preparation is at the core of later life preparation for many people. It is one of the domains best tackled at an early stage. However, people tend to have negative expectations about their financial future and accordingly, and