"A practical, fully illustrated guide to planning and enjoying retirement, grounded in psychological research. Retirement can bring immense fulfillment but also can be a source of stress, especially today. Retirement: The Psychology of Reinvention uses psychological research and a unique visual style of infographics and illustrations to provide readers with a retirement roadmap just right for them. Fully illustrated, with constructive advice for all retirees -- whatever the age and circumstances -- and inspirational guidance from a wealth of sources, Retirement: The Psychology of Reinvention answers all the questions readers are likely to ask at any stage of retirement,"--Amazon.com.

Includes index.

Ch. 1. Work and Life : retirement in context : Sunset or new dawn?-- The shape of things -- Our 50s and 60s -- Into our 70s -- Reaching our 80s -- Jobs for all -- All together -- Who am I? -- Making sense -- Material world -- Does status matter? Are you a workaholic? -- A life of values -- The road to somewhere -- The meaning of service -- Rainbow's end? -- Staying busy -- Free time -- You and yours ; ch. 2. Ripe and Ready : planning for retirement : Looking ahead -- Roadmap to retirement -- Fit for the future -- Brain games -- Eye on the calendar -- Building a nest egg -- Time to quit? -- Staying on -- Pressure to go -- Knowing your strengths -- Striking a deal -- Half in, half out -- Wisdom on tap -- Going solo -- Life in limbo -- Planning who you'll be -- Knowing who you are ; ch. 3. Wheels In Motion : into a new dawn : Going in prepared -- Down with labels -- Finalizing finance -- Playing the endgame -- Bring it on -- Toward the horizon -- Anticipating the loss -- Better together -- Casting off -- Successful debriefings -- Is my legacy secure? -- Thoughtful goodbyes ; ch. 4. A Time of Adjustment : the first years of retirement : Home on a work day -- Ups and downs -- Flying high -- Peaceful nights -- Steady now -- Talking it over -- Stress-mapping -- Future growth -- Where do I fit in? -- All change -- Coping skills -- Online assistance -- Off and away ; ch. 5. Living Well : looking after you and yours : In the mirror -- Brave new world -- Keeping your equilibrium -- Time together -- A working partner? -- Only connect -- Getting together -- Family favors -- Across the generations -- Saying goodbye -- There for someone -- Accepting limitations -- In their hands ; ch. 6. The New You : how to reinvent yourself : Where next? -- Collective action -- In place of work -- Pleasant hours -- Happiness for real -- Back to school -- Passing on the flame -- In the green room -- New kid on the block -- The soul at ease -- Making it happen -- How's it going? --Going for gold ; Index.