Well-Being

SUCCESSFUL AGEING, HAPPY LIVING

As we grow older, some of us will look towards the retirement years with mixed feelings… we may be joyful that we finally have the time to catch up with friends, pick up a hobby, learn a new sport or volunteer at a charitable organisation. But there may also be concerns about the loss of income, health or the lack of social contacts as we stop working.

Fred Astaire, the famous American dancer/actor/singer, once said: “Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.”

So to age successfully and live happily in retirement, we encourage you to start preparing yourself physically, socially, emotionally and financially as early as you can. Don’t wait till the retirement days to come along before you try to ignite that energy and passion to learn a new skill, incorporate exercise in your daily routine or accept the possibility of a new career.

To help our officers better prepare for retirement, OLive Platinum will be organising a range of activities and events regularly. Topics include pre-retirement preparation, health issues, hobbies and crafts and financial matters. Please check the schedule of OLive Platinum events on the latest updates.