IRELAND: 'Let's Spread The Word - Old Age Ain't So Bad'

DUBLIN, Ireland (The Independent), February 25, 2008: Evidence showing that older people are a happy group may help to prevent younger people from indulging in risky behaviour, says a new study. The research, carried out by Queen's University Belfast on behalf of the Changing Ageing Partnership, showed that many young people believe there is little to look forward to in old age. But as researcher John Garry pointed out: "It seems that many people associate growing old with being miserable, meaning they don't see any benefit in preserving their health. "Perhaps health professionals should consider this in their efforts to tackle binge drinking among young men." By Eilish O'Regan ©independent.ie