Long commutes during working life 'creating isolation for retirees', survey finds

The growth of commuter towns linked to cities is leading to new challenges in retirement for people with few connections where they live.

The growth of commuter towns linked to cities is leading to new challenges in retirement for people with few connections where they live, a retirement planning expert has warned.

A survey has found 48% of retirees think keeping links with their former colleagues is important, according to the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland (RPC).