Thursday, October 2, 2008

3:00 p.m.

Book Signing by

James H. Gilbaugh, Jr., M.D.

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.

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 thinkathe psychological experience is just as crucial.

The happiest retirees shared eight key traits; all of them were able to:
a[ plan ahead
b[ maintain a positive attitude
c[ accept change
d[ lean on their support network
e[ have a sense of purpose
f[ keep a healthy lifestyle
g[ engage in leisure activities
h[ enjoy some expression of spirituality