Synopses & Reviews
The Retirement Docs Proven Prescription for Living a Happy, Fulfilling Rest of Your Life Over the years, Dr. Fritz Fraunfelder and Dr. Jim Gilbaugh have seen thousands of their patients respond differently to the challenges of retirement: some rose to new heights; others hit new lows. The doctors began to wonder, How do some people maintain their vitality, interests, and zest for life in retirement while others became distant, even depressed? Is there a magic formula for retiring well?
To find the answer, they designed a comprehensive study involving more than one thousand patients. The results were surprising but clear. Financial planning is not as important to a fulfilling retirement as many may thinkthe psychological experience is just as crucial. The happiest retirees shared eight key traits; all of them were able to:
plan ahead
maintain a positive attitude
accept change
lean on their support network
have a sense of purpose
keep a healthy lifestyle
engage in leisure activities
enjoy some expression of spirituality
Retirement Rx evaluates the reader and provides guidelines for how to develop each key characteristic. The good news? These essential skills can be strengthened, even acquired from scratch, whether the reader is just starting to plan for retirement, is in the early years, or is a seasoned retiree. The first scientificallybacked bulletproof prescription, this book is the most concrete guide to a happy retirement.
Synopsis
Doctors Fraunfelder and Gilbaugh offer the first scientifically-backed prescription to a happy retirement. They contend that financial planning is not enough and outline the eight key traits essential to maintaining vitality, interests, and zest for life in retirement.
About the Author
Dr. Fritz Fraunfelder is a physician specializing in ophthalmology. He lectures across the country and internationally.
Dr. Jim Gilbaugh is a urologist, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and the author of Mens Private Parts. He has appeared on CBS This Morning, and on CNBC and ABC News.