1a. Numerous professional research organizations have revealed that retirement has brought about or accelerate,

1. Diminishing physical abilities.
2. Viewed health condition
3. Diagnosed medical problems
4. Clinical depression
5. Positive outlook on future well being
6. All of the above
7. A, B, C, and D

1b. To improve ones long-term retirement outlook one could:

1. Take on a part-time job while looking for full-time employment.
2. Continuously update your job skills
3. Seek additional education and training.
4. All the above.
5. None of the above.

1c. The Retirement that Works

Just as iron rusts from disuse, even so, does inaction spoil the intellect. Leonardo Da Vinci

Retirement is wonderful If you have two essentials: Much to live for, and Much to live on. Anonymous

Research from Rand in 2009 pointed to the fact that people are choosing to work in retirement, and recent indicators point only to an increase in this trend.

What does this study demonstrate?

1. 43% of retirees worked for pay at some point after retirement.
2. 83% percent of Baby Boomers intend to keep working after retirement
3. 14% percent of those currently working say theyll never retire.
4. A and B only
5. All the above.

1d. Self-indulgence is a poor prescription for a satisfying life, according to Mr. Anthony. What are the reasons for this statement?

1. Sense of identity loss.
2. Social/Relationship challenges.
3. Change/Reduction in mental stimulation.
4. B only
5. A and C only
6. All the above.

1e. The Real Meaning of Work

An artist was asked what his favorite work was. He thought for a minute or two and then replied, The next one.

One of our greatest fears around aging is that our brains will do less at a more sluggish pace. We must treat the brain like the highly sophisticated muscle it is and not allow atrophy to set in because of a lifestyle that taxes it too little. A. True

B. False

C. Wifes tale.

Question 2

It is a healthy exercise to determine all the working benefits that you most appreciate.

A. No, this is nuts.

B. Maybe, but Im not sure.

C. Absolutely!