Retirement: The Best Years of Your Life? | James Cobb | TEDxUoChester

People are living longer but are they living better? Around the world, many over 65’s are starting to embrace retirement through new experiences, adventure and most importantly community, as they surround themselves by people that not only alleviate or even eliminate loneliness but also reinvigorate their lives. In a country where ageing and retirement is seen as a negative, is it possible that through a positive mental attitude, wellbeing and community, retirement could and should be some of the best years of your life? It’s no secret that we are ageing as a population. People are living longer but are they living better? Around the world, many over 65’s are starting to embrace retirement through new experiences, adventure and most importantly community as they surround themselves by people that not only alleviate or even eliminate loneliness but also reinvigorate their lives. In a country where ageing and retirement is seen as a negative, is it possible that through a positive mental attitude, wellbeing and community, retirement could and should be some of the best years of your life?