A new survey revealed that seniors are becoming more daring with their hobbies and interests—adding marathons, hang-gliding—and even getting a tattoo—to their bucket list.
The poll, of 2,000 adults over 50, found that 62 percent are keen to embrace things now, more than they used to.
47 percent have a new outlook on life. Writing a book, taking up skiing, or conquering a mountain are among the things on their list—confirming that 53 percent of respondents believe ‘age is just a number’.
Many want to become fluent in a new language and others want to finally learn how to play an instrument they’ve always wanted to try.
Ryan Howsam, founder and CEO at Staysure, which commissioned the survey, said, “It’s great to see people of this age adopting a zest for life and fulfilling life-long ambitions.”
“As the research suggests, this is because they now have more time for themselves and feel ready to take on new challenges.”
More than half (52 percent) think it’s important to have aspirations, and three in 10 are more likely to fulfill these now that they are at a later stage in life.
Reasons for this include having more spare time (62 percent), retirement (43 percent) and no longer having children who live at home (37 percent).
It’s also important for 73 percent to have these ambitions so there is something for them to aim for, while 35 percent are keen to show people that there are no restrictions once you turn the big 5-0.
Only 14 percent were able to achieve the ambitions they had during their 20s.
Since getting older, half have pointed to a new perspective that made them more driven to achieve their ambitions and try new experiences.
The OnePoll study also found a third are considered by others as someone who embraces life and are not afraid to do something new. 71 percent still consider themselves ‘young’— even 82 percent aged 75 or older agreed.
More than three in ten now find themselves feeling less bored compared to when they were younger, with 67 percent confident that time is still on their side to fulfill life-long goals.
When it comes to winter sports, 19 percent believe there is no age limit when taking up such activities—with one-tenth feeling liberated when they got on a pair of skis.
With ski season in full swing, Staysure decided to trial a ski school for the over-50s to promote its ‘no upper age limit’ beliefs.
“Age shouldn’t stop anyone or block them from trying out new things.”
WATCH the fun video below, showing seniors skiing for the first time…
TOP 30 ACTIVITIES ON THE BUCKET LISTS OF SENIORS
1. Travel more
2. Retire
3. Make new friends
4. Pay off the mortgage
5. Go to more gigs and concerts
6. Downsize my home
7. Master a foreign language
8. Overcome a fear
9. Move to the countryside
10. Write a book
11. Take up yoga
12. Eat in a Michelin-starred restaurant
13. Learn a musical instrument
14. Move abroad
15. Move to a different city
16. Upsize my home
17. Join a gym
18. Buy my dream car
19. Take up painting
20. Start dating again
21. Climb a mountain
22. Get a tattoo
23. Choose a new career
24. Run a marathon
25. Learn how to ballroom dance
26. Buy a motorbike
27. Get a personal trainer
28. Do a skydive
29. Drive on a racetrack
30. Try surfing
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