Boomers Turning 60
Boomers Turning 60
Virtually all have some substantial life change they want to make: 87 percent want to take better care of their physical health 72 percent plan to spend more time on interests and hobbies 47 percent want to do more volunteering
Work is likely to continue to play a major role their lives. Currently... 54 percent are still working (compared to 74 percent of all boomers) 54 percent of those still working plan to quit as soon as they can, but 37 percent plan to work “until I drop” 14 percent of those not working plan to go back to work in the next few years
Comparing the significance of turning 60 with turning 50... 37 percent feel it is more significant 30 percent say both are equal 17 percent consider it less significant The survey was conducted for AARP by ICR/International Communication Research between March 23rd and April 10th, 2006. (Although not intended as a survey of AARP members per se, 46 percent of respondents identified themselves as members, compared to 30 percent of all eligible boomers.) Further information about the survey may be obtained by contacting Linda Fisher of AARP Knowledge Management at 202-434-6304. (26 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Boomers Turning 60
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Report Home During 2006, the first wave of baby boomers turns 60. This AARP telephone survey of a national sample of 800 boomers born in 1946 explores their thoughts about the significance of reaching this milestone, and assesses their satisfaction with their lives up to now, personal goals and expectations for the future. While substantially satisfied with their lives, most are optimistically making plans for making the future even better. Only 1 percent see age as a barrier to achieving their goals.Virtually all have some substantial life change they want to make: 87 percent want to take better care of their physical health 72 percent plan to spend more time on interests and hobbies 47 percent want to do more volunteering
Work is likely to continue to play a major role their lives. Currently... 54 percent are still working (compared to 74 percent of all boomers) 54 percent of those still working plan to quit as soon as they can, but 37 percent plan to work “until I drop” 14 percent of those not working plan to go back to work in the next few years
Comparing the significance of turning 60 with turning 50... 37 percent feel it is more significant 30 percent say both are equal 17 percent consider it less significant The survey was conducted for AARP by ICR/International Communication Research between March 23rd and April 10th, 2006. (Although not intended as a survey of AARP members per se, 46 percent of respondents identified themselves as members, compared to 30 percent of all eligible boomers.) Further information about the survey may be obtained by contacting Linda Fisher of AARP Knowledge Management at 202-434-6304. (26 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures