Retire Happy While retirement can be a wonderful period of life, it may come with the challenge of loneliness for some.  In this article, Baywoods of Annapolis provides some ways that technology, activities, and a sense of community can help you or your loved ones avoid loneliness in retirement and feel healthier too! Stay Connected Humans are, generally speaking, social beings.  So, it’s important to maintain social connections.  Many studies show that these social interactions with family and friends may help reduce the risk of dementia and other age-related illnesses.  While some seniors like to explore online platforms, there is nothing that replaces live interactions with real human beings.  Even a phone call with a friend can be uplifting, so stay connected! Stay Busy A wise man once said, “Don’t be afraid of getting older – be afraid of getting boring!”   Many people adopt a “why bother” mentality.  They may say, “I’m so old, why bother,” but the real question is, “why not?”  If you’re retired, you probably have some time on your hands, so why not take a class, learn to play an instrument, or start writing your life story?  Staying busy often keeps your mind from dwelling on