Resources
Retirement from paid work has become a new mode of living with multiple dimensions such as physical and mental wellbeing, volunteering, working on projects, hobbies, activities, friendships, community. The downsides of retirement include loneliness, depression and physical ill health.
The links below are designed to act as portal to the various organisations and institutions that address the different aspects of retirement. The online presence of these can be difficult to find and time consuming. The portal brings some of them together to help people navigate this online world more easily.
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Policy + Research
These provides the policy language and direction for ageing, retirement and wellness. They show how policy makers are addressing the issues associated with this mode of life.
COTA, State of the (Older) Nation Report( 2018)
SA’s Plan for Ageing Well 2020-2025
Local Government Association SA (Research and Development Scheme)
Research links are important because if I am lonely and looking to change things in my life then I need information and guidance about this state of being that would help me to gain confidence to start to make the changes. The first step is the knowledge that I am not alone —— 25% of the Australian population is lonely like me. I realize that loneliness is a social issue not just a personal one.
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Health
These help to equip older adults with the knowledge and skills to maintain their own good mental health and wellbeing, and recognise symptoms in people close to them, in order to prevent the development of a mental health condition.
Australian Psychological Association
Beyond Blue (for people feeling depressed or anxious):
Phone 1300 22 4636.SANE Australia (people living with a mental illness): Phone 1800 18 7263
Black Dog Institute (people affected by mood disorders)
Lifeline (for anyone having a personal crisis: Phone 13 11 14
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Activity
There are a large number of walking groups or clubs that combine physical activity, companionship, travel and wilderness experiences. in national parks.
National Parks and Wildlife Service SA
Some of these groups include:
Other kinds of Activity include:
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Nutrition
Wellbeing presumes a good diet. Eating well helps to reduce the risk of physical health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
Food and mood: how do diet and nutrition affect mental wellbeing?
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Other
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