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A new book just launched by the Elderly Health Service of the Department of Health encourages the public and retirees to view various changes in one's retirement from a positive perspective so as to lead a fulfilling and happy life through early preparation and good planning.
Entitled "Happy Retirement", the Chinese-language book offers practical advice and explains in layman's terms four main areas of proper preparation for retirement, namely maintaining health, enjoying leisure, achieving harmonious relationships, and wealth management.
A good retirement life calls for happiness and health in addition to financial stability. These are essentially the same as the three life pursuits in traditional Chinese culture: blessing, prosperity and longevity. There are physical and psychosocial aspects to health. Happiness involves not only short-term sensual pleasure but also spiritual enrichment through the balanced use of time to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling life in retirement.
The book "Happy Retirement", with 10 chapters, is written by a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals including doctors, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and clinical psychologists. Chapter 1 clarifies common myths and promotes positive attitudes toward retirement. Chapters 2 to 4 explain how to remain healthy and defer ageing by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Chapter 5 cites various means to spend time with enjoyable and meaningful activities. Chapters 6 to 8 provide practical tips on maintaining harmonious relationships with one's spouse, family members and friends. Chapters 9 and 10 discuss financial and housing issues.
"Happy Retirement" will be available for sale at the Hong Kong Book Fair starting from July 20. It will later be put on sale at major local bookstores. The selling price is $88. A 20 per cent discount will be offered at Cosmos Books to holders of a Senior Citizen Card.
Ends/Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Issued at HKT 17:25
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