Retirement is a major life transition, and to ensure a high quality of life as a senior citizen, it's essential to prepare for the future.

   • Job preparation: transferring job obligations to responsible individuals, preparing work-related documentation, preparing documents for welfare-compensation payments, and so on.

   • Financial preparation: debt management to avoid obligations after retirement, as well as planning for new income sources, investments, savings, and insurance.

   • Home preparation: Home facilities may need to be renovated to accommodate your physical condition, such as ramps, handrails, and non-slip surfaces.

   • Body preparation: exercising, maintaining a healthy diet, managing chronic illnesses, and planning for your health and finances in case of illness.

   • Mental preparation: Get ready for changes, such as freer time and less social activity. Leverage your 

        lifelong expertise and experience by taking on new roles such as a consultant, lecturer, or volunteer, or by simply exploring a new pastime to maintain engagement and a sense of purpose.

Written, translated, and illustrated by: Ratchanok T.