{"id":331,"date":"2020-01-25T06:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-25T06:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/fort-myers\/?p=331"},"modified":"2024-05-28T23:31:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T23:31:18","slug":"building-maintaining-relationships-after-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/florida\/fortmyers\/blog\/building-maintaining-relationships-after-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Social Network after Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After retirement, the retiree&#8217;s social networks from work may begin to fade. The work world that a retiree held in common with coworkers is no longer as central to the retiree\u2019s life.\u00a0 Because of this, it can become more difficult to build and maintain relationships after retirement.<\/p>\n<p>The natural networks for developing relationships &#8211; school, work and activities related to raising a family &#8211; are no longer there. Yet building new relationships and maintaining existing social networks can make a big difference between an enjoyable retirement and a miserable one.<\/p>\n<h2>Maintaining Current Social Networks<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5409\" title=\"How to Build and Maintain Relationships After Retirement\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Elderly-Home-Care-Small.jpg\" alt=\"How to Build and Maintain Relationships After Retirement\" width=\"413\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Elderly-Home-Care-Small.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Elderly-Home-Care-Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Elderly-Home-Care-Small-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Elderly-Home-Care-Small-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Elderly-Home-Care-Small-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Elderly-Home-Care-Small-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not all social networks end at retirement. Fundamental relationships such as those built with family, friends, faith community or neighborhood remain intact and can be the foundation for social networking as one ages.<\/p>\n<h3>Family<\/h3>\n<p>Whether or not one has lots of family members nearby, maintaining family relationships is important. Even if there are different personalities or lifestyles among family members, it is family who many people turn to first in difficult times or simply for companionship.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps there have been rifts in the family, or relationships that have drifted apart. It is never too late to try to repair damage to family relationships. It is better to take the first step in repairing a difficult relationship sooner rather than later. Seniors have much to share with their family and have a wealth of history to pass on to younger generations of grandchildren, great-nieces, and nephews or other extended family members.<\/p>\n<h3>Friends<\/h3>\n<p>Just as with family, it important to stay connected with friends. If friends have drifted apart due to the demands of work and raising a young family, early retirement is a great time to reconnect. Sometimes relationships from youth or young adulthood that diminished in mid-life because of different lifestyles &#8211; perhaps one friend married and had several children and another remained single and traveled extensively &#8211; can find that they once again have a lot in common as they retire.<\/p>\n<p>By attempting to reconnect, the friend who traveled extensively may find that the children of the friend with significant family obligations have moved to other parts of the country. Now they may be able to travel together, or find they enjoy doing similar activities together where they live. If they had not reached out to one another, they might never have discovered how much they had in common.<\/p>\n<h3>Faith Communities<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5410 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Older-Ladies-Toasting.jpg\" alt=\"Older-Ladies-Toasting\" width=\"354\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Older-Ladies-Toasting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Older-Ladies-Toasting-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Faith communities can help seniors build relationships with others who share their faith.\u00a0\u00a0 Whether or not a senior has been involved in the past, a faith community may be a welcoming place to build and maintain relationships after retirement. Additionally, many faith communities offer programs and organizations specifically for seniors so involvement can offer significant socialization activities for seniors.<\/p>\n<h3>Neighborhood Organizations<\/h3>\n<p>Retirement is a great time to get involved in community groups. Retirees have more time to help and connect with people. Additionally, involvement can provide valuable neighborhood information. Not only do retirees have more time to devote to helping their community, but it can be a great way to connect with people of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Neighborhood organizations offer insights into changing dynamics, such as tax changes and property redevelopment. They may also inform about new community centers being built nearby. This information is valuable for seniors as it helps them stay informed about developments in their area. Being aware of such changes can help seniors make informed decisions about their living arrangements.<\/p>\n<h3>Building a New Community<\/h3>\n<p>There are many ways and places that retirees can go expand their social network. Seniors will benefit from meeting other seniors with common interests and from making friends of all ages who will be excited to learn from the seniors\u2019 vast knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Social Service or Other Community Organizations<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5411 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Senior-Care-in-Summer.png\" alt=\"Senior-Care-in-Summer\" width=\"320\" height=\"221\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Retirement can be a time to give back to the community. Retirees have both skills and maturity that many organizations need.\u00a0\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s volunteering at a food pantry, becoming an usher for a local theater or mentoring a young person, seniors have much to contribute which can benefit the community.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the seniors can benefit significantly as well, not only by helping them realize that have much of value to contribute, but also in expanding their social network and helping them meet and interact with people of all ages.<\/p>\n<h3>Senior Community Centers<\/h3>\n<p>Lucky retirees may have a senior community center nearby. These centers usually offer activities, classes, social events, and valuable information that is specifically geared to seniors. Interacting with other seniors with these same interests can be immensely valuable to expanding existing social networks.<\/p>\n<h3>Exercise Classes<\/h3>\n<p>Young people who have occasion to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymcaswfl.org\/locations\">YMCA<\/a> during the work day may be surprised to see it full of very happy-looking seniors. Attending exercise classes that are geared for or are easily accessible for seniors can provide the dual benefit of maintaining physical and mental health as well as providing an opportunity to meet new people and develop close relationships. Classes geared to active older adults represent a wide range of abilities and offer alternatives for those who may have specific health issues. It is always best to consult a health professional before beginning an exercise program.<\/p>\n<h3>Craft or Other Skill-Building Classes<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5412\" title=\"A senior strikes up a friendship over knitting\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Senior-Caregiver-Knitting.jpg\" alt=\"Building and maintaining relationships after retirement\" width=\"429\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Senior-Caregiver-Knitting.jpg 1688w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Senior-Caregiver-Knitting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Senior-Caregiver-Knitting-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Senior-Caregiver-Knitting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Senior-Caregiver-Knitting-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Senior-Caregiver-Knitting-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taking a class that can help develop skills has many benefits. Not only can it help retirees meet people now, it can help them identify meaningful activities that they may enjoy doing for many years, even after the days of going to the community center have passed and they are receiving at <a title=\"home care\" href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/florida\/fortmyers\/\">home care<\/a> or have moved to nursing home care.<\/p>\n<p>Classes are not limited to crafts and art \u2013 there are many different types of classes: computer and technology, gardening, cooking, writing and even foreign language classes might stimulate one\u2019s mind and one\u2019s social life.<\/p>\n<h3>Online<\/h3>\n<p>A few years ago it may have seemed silly to suggest that seniors develop social networks through social media sites, but times have changed. Today\u2019s retirees have been working in environments where they have been using technology and there is no reason for them to stop after retiring. In fact seniors may find that social media sites like Facebook are great ways for them to stay connected with family and friends who live out of town, keep up with the many activities of grandchildren, and reconnect with former classmates and coworkers they may not have talked to in decades.<\/p>\n<p>Even seniors who are under home care can use social media to stay connected from the comfort of their own home. For adventurous seniors, retirement may be a great time to start a blog about their favorite topic and share their expertise and life-long experiences with others. This may expand a senior\u2019s network in ways he or she can probably not even imagine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5413\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Caregiver-Helping-Elderly-Woman.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"351\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Caregiver-Helping-Elderly-Woman.jpg 1687w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Caregiver-Helping-Elderly-Woman-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Caregiver-Helping-Elderly-Woman-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Caregiver-Helping-Elderly-Woman-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Caregiver-Helping-Elderly-Woman-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2014\/11\/Caregiver-Helping-Elderly-Woman-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Expanding one\u2019s social network can be enriching and positive at any age. Retirement is a great time to expand one\u2019s relationships and build a community that will keep one engaged and alert, healthier and happier for many years to come.<\/p>\n<h2>Caregivers<\/h2>\n<p>Caregivers can be great companions for seniors. While providing <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?cid=13896042155285654564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home care services<\/a>, a caregiver will spend time talking and engaging your loved one in their favorite activities. By battling feelings of loneliness and even depression, a caregiver can be a great companion for your loved one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give us a call at <a href=\"tel:(239) 510-7761\">(239) 510-7761<\/a> to schedule a free consultation for our <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/florida\/fortmyers\/services\/companionship\/\">companion care services<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assisting Hands Home Care &#8211; Fort Myers provides <a href=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/14\/florida\/fortmyers\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">home care\u00a0services in Fort Myers<\/a>, North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Sanibel, and Arcadia, Florida.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After retirement, the retiree&#8217;s social networks from work may begin to fade. The work world that a retiree held in common with coworkers is no longer as central to the retiree\u2019s life.\u00a0 Because of this, it can become more difficult to build and maintain relationships after retirement. 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