A new website www.EveryMonday.ie a (dynamic new website for the over-55s ) has conducted extensive research on the attitudes and opinions of the over-55s in Ireland, and with some 22 per cent of the population in the West over 55 years old, they are a force to be reckoned with!
One in four retired people are worried the recession will force them back to work, while over half are considering postponing retirement until the green shoots of recovery begin to appear. Only one in five classify the traditional pension age of 65 as old, with 80 per cent classifying old age as 80 years old. A number of 50 somethings are taking exotic holidays, buying sports cars, motorbikes, and taking gap years abroad, and almost 70 per cent agree that staying young in appearance is important, while nearly 95 per cent agree that one’s outward appearance indicates an inner state of mind and maintains a sense of dignity and self respect.
Ninety eight per cent agree that the Internet has revolutionised their lives. The top three Internet uses are shopping, staying in touch, and accessing health information. Twenty per cent of those trying to meet a new partner are using online dating services and 90 per cent of those who came of age in the 1960s agree that sex is part of a healthy relationship. Seventy five per cent think children today are far too spoilt, and almost half are being called on to mind their grandchildren once a week or more.
Visit www.EveryMonday.ie for more relevant, topical, and current information on health, finance, home, leisure, relationships, and technology and there will also be discounts and promotional offers available exclusively to the over-55s.
