Three out of four Aussie seniors believe “60 is the new 40”
A study released by the Australian Seniors Insurance Agency has revealed that three quarters (73 per cent) of Australians aged over 50 believe that, “60 is the new 40”.
The Golden Years study is the sixth paper to be released by The Australian Seniors Series, which is an ongoing observation of attitudes, behaviours and concerns of Australians over the age of 50, and makes for quite an interesting read.
It might be a bit of a cliché, but the key takeaway from this survey seems to be you’re only as old as you feel, with more and more seniors seeming to grasp the idea that growing older doesn’t necessarily have to mean you feel older as well.
The study found 77 per cent of seniors are open to taking risks, 64 per cent are open to new experiences and 92 per cent believe age is less important than how young you feel.
Seven in 10 of the seniors asked (69 per cent) also believed that their generation is “somewhat” or “much” luckier than their parents’ generation.
General Manager of Marketing and Australian Seniors spokesperson Simon Hovell said, “The research shows a consensus among ninety per cent of Australian seniors who believe in the mantra ‘You Only Live Once’, and that it is better to enjoy life while you can. It’s refreshing to see data that tells us that over 50s are continuing to approach life with gusto, with almost all agreeing that you’re never too old to set new goals.
“Ageing shouldn’t be daunting, in fact, judging by the report it’s something to look forward to. Seniors today are testament to the saying that ‘age is just a number’ and it seems the majority attribute feeling youthful to staying physically active and being open to learning new things.”
What are your thoughts on the research? For more information on the study, or if you would like to go over the numbers yourself, click here.