Does retirement actually shorten your life
Update: 2025-11-22
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Is retirement making people die sooner?
It sounds dramatic—but surprisingly, some studies suggest our health can decline faster after retirement, especially when we lose purpose, routine, social connection, and a sense of identity.
In today’s video, we dive into the research, the myths, and what really impacts life expectancy after retiring.
In this video, I cover:
✔ Why some retirees decline after leaving work
✔ The link between purpose, loneliness, and health
✔ Why early retirement isn't the problem—losing meaning is
✔ How to retire and live longer, happier, and healthier
✔ Practical ways to stay mentally and physically engaged
This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness so we can design a purpose-filled, vibrant retirement. Because life doesn’t end when work does—in many ways, it finally begins.
Please check out my video about how to add remarkable things into your life! ✅https://youtu.be/mwMV6W_Qn74
✨ New here? I’m Maureen, and this channel is all about inspiring people to make their retirement remarkable.
➡ Subscribe for more retirement inspiration: Life Starts at Retirement
Please join our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/lifestartsatretirement
It sounds dramatic—but surprisingly, some studies suggest our health can decline faster after retirement, especially when we lose purpose, routine, social connection, and a sense of identity.
In today’s video, we dive into the research, the myths, and what really impacts life expectancy after retiring.
In this video, I cover:
✔ Why some retirees decline after leaving work
✔ The link between purpose, loneliness, and health
✔ Why early retirement isn't the problem—losing meaning is
✔ How to retire and live longer, happier, and healthier
✔ Practical ways to stay mentally and physically engaged
This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness so we can design a purpose-filled, vibrant retirement. Because life doesn’t end when work does—in many ways, it finally begins.
Please check out my video about how to add remarkable things into your life! ✅https://youtu.be/mwMV6W_Qn74
✨ New here? I’m Maureen, and this channel is all about inspiring people to make their retirement remarkable.
➡ Subscribe for more retirement inspiration: Life Starts at Retirement
Please join our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/lifestartsatretirement
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