How old do you feel? 

And does chronological age really matter? As a Boomer, do you care about what age other people think you are? Terms like ‘50 is the new 30’ or ‘Generation Ageless’ are being used to describe Baby Boomer populations across Australia, the United States, Canada, The United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The Baby Boomers we talk to in everyday life tend to think of themselves -  on a good day - as between 10 and 15 years younger than they actually are, or describe themselves as ‘thinking like a younger person’.

We would like to hear back from you as to what ‘age’ you feel and if it really matters? While many of the questions provide for simple 'check an item' responses, we encourage you to expand on your responses using the text boxes provided. Name (optional): Postcode (required) : Email Address (optional): Please select your gender (required) : Male Female Please select your age range (required) : Under 35 35 - 44 45 – 54 55 – 64 75+ Please select your relationship status (optional): Single Married Defacto Divorced Widowed 1. What age do you feel you are? (check one or more) Current age 5 years older 5 years younger 10 years older 10 years younger 15 years older 15 years younger Other If other, please explain: 2. Does chronological age really matter? (check yes or no ) Yes No 3. Do you think chronological age is an important indicator of a person’s wellbeing? (check yes or no ) Yes No 4. What do you think of the media’s portrayal of people aged in their 40’s? (check one or more) Realistic Unrealistic Past it Vibrant Younger than they actually are Older than they are Other If other, please explain: 5. What do you think of the media’s portrayal of people aged in their 50’s? (check one or more) Realistic Unrealistic Past it Vibrant Younger than they actually are Older than they are Other If other, please explain: 6. What do you think of the media’s portrayal of people aged in their 60’s? (check one or more) Realistic Unrealistic Past it Vibrant Younger than they actually are Older than they are Other If other, please explain: 7. Who do you admire as ‘looking good for their age’ in the following age groups? 40 + 50 + 60 + 70 and over 8. Which of the following terms do you relate to in a positive way? (check one or more) Forever 40 Generation Ageless 50 is the new 30 Baby Boomers Grey Nomads The Silver Generation Other 9. Which of the following terms do you relate to in a negative way? (check one or more) Forever 40 Generation Ageless 50 is the new 30 Baby Boomers Grey Nomads The Silver Generation Other 10. What things to you do regularly to enhance your body, mind and skin which you think keep you feeling and looking vibrant? (check one or more) Exercise your mind Diet Use an anti-aging cream Socially interact with others Spa treatment Full body scrub Exercise regularly Take vitamins Get enough sleep Drink plenty of water Other 11. What things or activities do you avoid to maintain a healthy body, mind and skin? (check one or more) Too much exposure to the sun Alcohol Fast foods Lack of sleep Dehydration Do you have any other comments? Anti-Spam Validation: To help prevent spam please type the number below *

 

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