Retirement can be a time of increased socialization, improved quality of life, and exploration.  However, retirement can often create a new set of challenges i.e. limited financial resources and potentially redefinement of one's self-image.  By educating ourselves, we can assist our parents in attaining and maintaining a good quality of life, help them manage losses, and overall allow them to maintain their identity as an individual.  Achieving and maintaining a good quality of life is an important factor for everyone.  As our parents, and even the Baby Boomers, start to retire, a new role for them is born.  Retirement should not define them as to what they no longer do but what they are doing.  By supporting your parents in what they are doing during retirement allows them to maintain their own identity and set the standards for a quality life.  It is important to be conscious of potential losses i.e. going from an active work life to having the availability of free-time.  This surge of "free-time" can sometimes create a wave of emotions i.e. loss of self-image and identity.  Remaining active during retirement will not only assist with overall wellness, but will help the individual define their self-image and maintain a good quality of life.
Here are some resources for retirees:
Seniors Daily Online
Senior Volunteers
Florida Senior 360
Meaningful Retirement
Healthy Living during Retirement
AARP Community
Where to Live After 50
Retirement Living Information Center