Resisting Retirement is Choosing Mental Health

The sooner people retire from work, the sooner they lose their memories. Conversely, then, continuing to work later in life contributes to a healthier mind [NYT Service]. The decision to keep working, then, and not to retire, is a decision for mental health, physical wellbeing, and continued functionality – a decision not to shut down. Jeez, you tell people this and their eyes glaze over, until some study demonstrates the obvious.