Five top stressors in retirement and how to cope
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Take care of your body by eating a healthful diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep and getting preventive care.(Photo: Getty Images)Oh, the retirement years — hours of relaxation, visiting family and doing many of the activities you've always wanted to do. Stress-free at last. Or maybe not.Although some research suggests that retirees experience less stress than when they were working, a lot depends on the person, experts say.Stress in retirement is linked to two key factors: health and financial status, says geriatric expert Richard Schulz, director of the University of Pittsburgh Center for Social and Urban Research. "People who have health problems continue to experience the stresses associated with these problems; financial difficulties also contribute to a stressed retirement experience."Involuntary retirement — due to health problems, downsizing, being fired — is associated with a more negative retirement experience," he says.STORY: Seven tips for saving for retirement[1]STORY: Many fear going broke in retirement[2]STORY: Seven shopping tips to save you money [3]Amit Sood, author of The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, says the keys to lowering your stress include creatively tackling your stressors, having an attitude of gratitude, accepting people, especially your spouse, for who they are, and being kind to others and yourself.Socialization is also a great way to ward off stress, says Steve Brody, a psychologist in Cambria, Calif., who works with retirees. He's the co-author of Renew Your Marriage at Midlife written with his wife, Cathy Brody. "We are social creatures, so we need to stay connected with others."It's important to deal with stressors…
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