Full Description
Originally published in 1960 and revised in 1964 the blurb for Facing Retirement read:
"Mature men and women are not afraid of advancing years. More and more seek to prepare themselves for retirement so that they may then find all the happiness they can.
This phase of life is interesting to a widening circle, and in writing this book it was the author's aim to discuss readably, simply, and from his experience with his patients, most relevant aspects of these later years. It was a pioneer in its approach: any similar books which may follow, if they help to lessen the burden of the elderly and aged which has to be sustained by the younger generations, must be of the highest importance not only to individuals but to the nation.
For nearly thirty years the author of this book has had the medical care of over 2,000 people of all ages in a cluster of villages and hamlets at the foot of the Cotswold Hills. He has been chairman or president of the County Association for the Care of old People since its inception in 1952."
Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.
Contents
Foreword. Preface. Glossary. 1. The Other Side of the Hill 2. Planning Retirement 3. Helping a Man to Retire 4. Keeping At Work 5. Money 6. Income Tax 7. Pensions and National Assistance 8. Wills 9. Marriage and Companionship 10. The Elderly Guest 11. Living Alone 12. Home Helps 13. Dependence and Loneliness 14. Friendly Visitors 15. Wise Ways With Eyes 16. Hard of Hearing 17. Painful Feet 18. Thoughts on Food 19. The Phase of Transition 20. A Medical Chapter 21. Prevention of Accidents 22. The Faith of some Old Friends 23. A Simple Rule of Life 24. Frosty but Kindly. Looking Backwards and Forwards at 94 by J.W. Robertson Scott. Appendices. Bibliography.
