Returning to work after retirement

19. Many of us spend years ___________ (PICTURE) our ideal retirement.

20. Many new retirees find that after a few months the novelty of being on “permanent vacation” __________ (START) to wear off.

21. You may miss the sense of identity, meaning, and purpose that came with your job, the structure it gaveyour days, or the social aspect of __________ (HAVE) co-workers.

22. The truth is that no matter how much you’ve been looking forward to it, retiring from work is a major life change that can bring stress as well as benefits. In fact, some __________ (STUDY) have linked retirement to a decline in health.

23. One ongoing study found that retired people, especially those in the __________ (ONE) year of retirement, are about 40 percent more likely to experience a heart attack or stroke than those who keep working.

24. While some ____________ (DIFFICULTY) adjusting to retirement can be linked to how much you enjoyed your job, there are steps you can take to cope with the common challenges of retirement.

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Returning to work after retirement (19-24)