Welcome to our Transitioning to Retirement and

Longevity Planning site.

Here we'll help you discover how to create a passage to a new stage of life, a new learning journey in which to seek insights into and answers about your future as you age.


Are You Prepared?

  • Are you in that stage of life – 45-60+ – where you’re thinking about how to plan and prepare for your life in retirement?
  • Are you about to make that transition from work to retirement but not quite certain how to go about it?

  • Are you committed to living a long, healthy, meaningful, and flourishing life in your retirement years?

  • Do you believe that retirement is an age and an opportunity for new ventures, new experiences, and new learning?

  • If so, then welcome, you're in the right place!!


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  • How much thought have you given to when you will retire?
  • Have you thought about how long you’ll live?
  • What mistakes might you make preparing for retirement?
  • When should you start planning for retirement?

  • How long do you think you'll remain healthy?
  • What will retirement be like?
  • These and many more questions are important considerations in preparing to retire.

The Aging Imperative


The dictionary defines the word “imperative” as: “absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable.”

It’s easy to grow old. Aging is simply the passing of time – the chronological change from day to day, year to year. For many people, just doing nothing is the easiest way to grow old. For others, aging is very difficult. And, for a few, it’s an opportunity.

The aging imperative is a term used to describe the urgent need to respond to the challenges posed as we age.

Thus, the most important question you can ask yourself in preparing to meet those challenges is… “What must I absolutely know and do in order to be healthy, happy and find meaning and purpose in retirement and in post-retirement?”


Dr. Dick Buckles

I’m Dr. Dick Buckles, Business Psychologist, Certified Life Transitions Coach 

and Change Management Consultant.

I specialize in helping people navigate difficult life transitions such as how to prepare to go from work to retirement.

I started this site because I wanted to provide support to those who wish to join us on this path to aging, eldering, and longevity.  I provide resources that will help you maintain your physical, mental, and social development as you age.

We know that certain beliefs and mindsets can limit your experience of aging. But if you’re willing to focus on improvement with intention, you can discover ways to shape a positive trajectory of your life into retirement and beyond.

My mission is to focus on the positive aspects of aging by sharing resources, experiences, ideas, and answers to questions about what life is like as we age.

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