Objective

The objective of the study was to discuss the relationship between retirement and depression in the elderly and promoting theoretical reflection from the perspective of the expanded clinic in the face of this transition.

Method

Theoretical reflection, based on scientific articles that discuss retirement and depression, emphasizing the perceptions and meanings of work in old age, the transition to retirement, the relationships between retirement and depression in old age and the contributions of the expanded clinic in the life of the elderly pre and post-retirement.

Results

This work was built on scientific evidence, which were selected following the inclusion and exclusion criteria between 2012 and 2017, resulting in 15 articles to dis-cuss this reflection.

Conclusions

In this way, the literature points out the necessity of continuous preparation for the worker and not only on the eve of retirement. Therefore, these intervention actions will be essential so that the elderly subject can enjoy a successful retirement without major impacts on their health.