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The article mentions a survey of executives and recommends that executives start planning early for their retirement. The study found that executives, who do not adequately prepare for retirement activity, assume that they will enjoy their leisure time after leaving the company; others do not want to think about retirement planning. Retirees become disappointed with their lives due to the loss of social contacts and decline in their standard of living. Topics are 15 planning tips and three examples of activity planning. There is data showing the life expectancy for executives and their wives, as well as the happiness level of retirees.

Relates the author's experience of residing at Presbyterian Village, a community in Detroit, Michigan designed for older people. Difference between the village and a nursing home; Activities being offered to the members of the village; Reaction of her children to her decision to stay at the village.

The article offers information on a hobby program organized by Pitney Bowes Inc. in Stamford, Connecticut, to prepare workers for retirement. The program encouraged employees to devote more time to extracurricular activities. Retirement counselor Ray H. Geist was chosen by Lockheed Aircraft Corp. to help employees plan their retirement.