Abstract
With an aging population, a large number of people are currently making the transition to retirement. This can affect well-being, while developing and maintaining meaningful reference points in one’s life can be a challenge during this transition. At present, retirement preparation programs focus mainly on the financial aspects of retirement, with little attention paid to the diverse backgrounds and needs of seniors. This study aims to develop a tool to support community organizations wishing to accompany seniors in addressing engagement and meaning in their services offered with regard to the transition to retirement. A review of the literature and an expert committee made up of agency managers and researchers in the field of aging were carried out. The preliminary version of the tool is based on the “Do live well” model, which reinforces the principles of prevention to promote the well-being of people, in relation to their life courses and desires. This tool deconstructs the vision of retirement as a challenge and instead positions this life transition as an opportunity to engage in meaningful activities. The presentation includes examples of the themes addressed in the tool. It is an opportunity to reflect with participants on the different ways of approaching retirement, and to raise awareness of the importance of supporting organizations that work with seniors from this perspective.
Presenters
Couture LaurenceM.Sc. Student, Occupational Therapy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada Valérie Poulin
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
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Presentation Type
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Retirement, Quality of Life, Social Support, Community Organizations, Meaningful Lifestyle
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