Golden age: A new study says many Australians are looking forward to getting older Photo: David Hancock/AFPSYDNEY (ABC News), November 12, 2007:
A nationwide survey has found many Australians are looking forward to ageing, because they expect their lives will get better as they get older.
The Australian Psychological Society research found more than 60 per cent of people are looking forward to ageing and expect to have more free time for travelling and socialising, while some want to continue working.
Society president Amanda Gordon says the survey showed people's concept of ageing also changes over time.
"Fascinatingly, if you're under 60 you think that you're ageing when you're in your 70s, when you're over 60 you think that you have to be in your 80s before you're anywhere near ageing," she said.
"Fascinatingly, 20 per cent of those surveyed said that they never intended to retire," she added.
"So they need access to workplace, they need access to leisure, they need access to networking and they need to ensure that they have support from family and friends."
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