When most hear the word “retirement” they dream of what it will look like. Future retirees talk about vacations, relaxing, and taking time to complete jobs

Social scientists use the term social integration to refer to individuals' connections with others in their environments. The concept and its consequences have

When most hear the word “retirement” they dream of what it will look like. Future retirees talk about vacations, relaxing, and taking time to complete jobs

Retirees who idle their time away also report that they miss work. They miss the “built in” social network they had as well as the structure and self-worth