While some people plan to work until they are unable to, others want to spend their latter years far from the pressures and responsibilities of the workplace. Many of those who wish to retire would like to do it as soon as possible.
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While it is true that working in your latter years can help you to occupy your time and to feel productive, retirement has certain benefits as well. Early retirement may be particularly beneficial for your health.
Early retirement allows you to pursue your interests
Retirement allows you the time to follow your dreams and enjoy activities that were just not feasible while holding down a job. Retiring early gets you even more of that free time.
Retired people have the opportunity to travel, spend time with their grand-kids and even to take up sports. The freedom provided by early retirement can improve a person’s mood and overall health.
Voluntary early retirement means improved quality of life
A 2010 study showed that people who voluntarily retired early showed better mental health and physical functioning compared to those who kept working, retired at 60 or who retired early because of health problems.
Retiring early eliminates work-related stress
Most jobs come with some form of stress. Added to that are typical hazards like sleep deprivation and eating fast food for lunch. Early retirement can eliminate years of dealing with the unhealthy lifestyle and stressful problems at work.
Just like stress-filled jobs, work that involves hard physical labor can also take a toll on your health. Early retirement is an opportunity for you to rest and to avoid illness and injury.
Retirement living facilities can make your life better
If you retire early because of your own health issues or those of your spouse, the right community can greatly improve your post-retirement quality of life. Retirement communities like those at sunshineretirementliving.com help to promote health while affording residents opportunities to interact socially.
The amenities at many such retirement communities include beauty salons and free transportation. For more information on retirement living communities, follow this link.
The right environment can help you and your spouse with the transition from a life of work and responsibilities to one of relaxation.
Retirement living communities are designed for retirees who want to live with some degree of independence but who also need the reassurance that comes with having assistance nearby in case it is needed.
These communities can provide peace of mind for both residents and children who may be concerned for their parents’ well-being.
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