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Total Pages : 216 pages
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Book Synopsis Long-term Marriages Transitioning Into Retirement by :
Download or read book Long-term Marriages Transitioning Into Retirement written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Research proves the positive impact of marriage support services on premarital and married couples. This research is relevant to nearly all adults, since most will marry in their lifetime. While statistics predict the population of older adults to grow to an unprecedented amount, only a modest amount of research examines long-term marriages. Change and loss are plentiful for older adults, which has an effect on marriage. This study explores three questions: (1) what are the issues and concerns long-term married couples face as one or both partners transition into retirement; (2) to what extent are professionals (clergy, counselors, researchers) working with older adult couples; and (3) what resources would professionals utilize to create more efficient and successful work with older couples. This study was a mixed-method approach including a couple satisfaction survey given to six couples and compared to a sample of 1,500 couples from PREPARE/ENRICH and interviews completed with couples and professionals. Couples appreciate adjustment within the marriage, leadership distribution, and look forward to growing old with each other. Communication, specifically regarding leisure time and scheduling, household tasks, and aging concerns became apparent themes. Professionals indicated a need for resources to enhance their work with older adult couples. Initiatives need to be taken by clergy, counselors, researchers, and other professionals to engage older adults in marriage support services in an attempt to create more successful aging. In particular, Life Innovations, Inc. needs to create additional resources to help professionals become more effective when working with older adult couples."--leaf 5.