| © Margaret L. Cunningham, PhD 2002 |
| Last updated February 2, 2011 |

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| The onset of the senior years is usually marked in the west by retirement. |
| At one time, this was the final connection in the chain. But as people live longer, more links have been added. People travel, write, begin "second" careers. |
| Inevitably, however, the final link is added and the last transition comes. |
| Jung viewed this as a time for introspection and preparation for death. |