A religious sister working with the elderly gives the readers her thoughts in the Catholic Peace Weekly on living a rewarding retirement life.
When it comes to middle-aged people, the most central topic is 'life after retirement'. Many people think they will be working even when they reach old age if they do not have a pension or living expenses guaranteed after their retirement. If you are not ready for your retirement life, your worries about the second job will inevitably increase.
When we ask the elderly about a second job: males cite real estate agents as the field early retirees prepare for. The most promising job for those in their 60s is security, but the job is few. In the case of women, a lot of people apply for caring jobs such as nursing care workers, but they say that the intensity of the work is so high that there are physical limitations in carrying out the work.
In a society that is becoming increasingly complex due to technological advancement, more important than ever is the pursuit of leisure, and cultural and personal life. Consequently, it's important to utilize professional personnel in preparation for retirement. As we get older, our physical movements decrease and we start to pile things up, and when this happens over and over again, there are situations where we feel lost. In this case, you can get help from specialists, and it will also be very helpful to use a housing social worker who provides counseling on housing problems and housing environment improvement.
An aging society demands the expansion of services for the elderly. An old age planner is a job that designs various aspects of life so that people can spend their old age happily. You can find out about your economic situation, emotions, and retirement plans, from counseling so that you can lead a suitable retirement life. The government has selected senior planners as a new job and is conducting expert training. In addition, as the population ages, the number of specialized institutions related to the elderly is increasing, and the fields in which senior planners can work are expected to increase.
The sister mentions Paul who didn't look in the mirror for several years after his retirement. He didn't even notice that his face was getting hardened, but while working as a taxi driver a while ago, he looked in the mirror again. When young, it mattered what kind of work he did for the sake of face or attention. However, today, Paul says, "As I get older, I feel happy just being able to do anything," and "I am indescribably grateful for the sense of security that a sense of belonging gives."
Pope Francis said: "Introspection is required to get out of the familiar life and look at the truth of this world that exists today from a different perspective. Love for others creates a deep bond in everyone's heart and expands their existence. When we who belong to the Church's life become young in spirit, the Church becomes younger. Let us put our hope in Christ, who is our hope and always young. He is alive. Everything He touches becomes rejuvenated, renewed, and filled with life."
The elderly are not those who have lost their youth, but those who live with their youth. They are not the kind of old person overcome with boredom, and killing time, but one who communicates with the people around them with faith and hope and shares their experiences. He advances on the path of inner perfection and exudes light to those around him.
