Seniors Feeling Lost? Rediscovering Identity in Aging & Empowering Seniors
Retirement Blues
While retirement offers some the opportunity to pursue hobbies and interests, others may struggle with the loss of their professional identity. For many, their careers have been a significant part of their identity, and retiring can lead to a sense of loss and diminished purpose.
Without the structure and fulfillment that work provides, retirees may feel adrift, searching for new activities and passions to fill their days and give them a renewed sense of purpose.