Retirees are determined to maintain their independence in later life, by dressing how they please, going on as many holidays as possible and learning new skills. A poll of 2,000 adults in their seventh decade and beyond found 72 per cent are troubled by the idea of being a burden to others in the future. But while 73 per cent …
A study of 2,000 adults who have a relative aged 75 and over found 30 per cent claim their homes are brimming with the latest gizmos – bucking the stereotype that they shy away from technology. The average person in this age bracket is proficient at using smart phones, laptops and streaming services. While 28 per cent use WhatsApp and …
The survey of 1,500 adults who have reached their seventh decade found 39 per cent feel they are anything but ‘tech savvy’. And 18 per cent find it difficult to get to grips with the online tasks they now have to do day-to-day. But six in 10 think there’s more pressure on older generations to adapt to using technology as …
A quarter of these put money towards holidays and leisure, while 22 per cent help out with education-related costs. Another 23 per cent provide care to relatives, and 17 per cent give support with daily tasks like shopping, driving or other errands, for younger people in their lives. The research of 2,100 UK adults found younger generations are grateful for …
Retired Brits have revealed their top ‘pearls of wisdom’ to pass down to the younger generations, including saying ‘I love you’ more, being confident in your own skin – and starting to save for your retirement early. A study of 1,000 retired adults saw tips such as don’t compare yourself to others, don’t spend all your time on …
The top benefits of being over 65 are being free to speak your mind, a seemingly endless supply of spare time – and finding pleasure in the little things. A poll of 2,000 UK adults aged 65 and over, found that half think having grandchildren is the best blessing to be found in later years – with more …
Life is least ‘fun’ at the age of 45. A study of 2,000 Brits found having no responsibilities, more energy and being able to be as carefree as you please means our younger years are more enjoyable. More than half agreed finding amusement in everyday life gets harder as you get older, with four in 10 going as …
Looking after your grandchildren, having more time for travel and being less stressed are among the best things about growing old, according to research. After working hard during their younger years to take care of their family, over-60s agreed having more time to spend with their loved ones is a highlight of getting older. Playing games with grandchildren, …
News Copy – By Astrid Hall An active love life, drinking red wine and doing yoga are among the top 40 things which keep you young, according to research. The poll of 1,500 over-65s also revealed singing along to music, spending time with people younger than yourself and doing puzzles also featured. And when it comes to how you feel …
– WITH VIDEO Generational gaps are making watching TV and playing games together at Christmas near impossible, new research has shown. Despite Christmas TV and family games remaining among the top festive activities for families, most youngsters can’t tell Jim Royle from Basil Fawlty and many over 50’s have never even heard of Game of Thrones or The …
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