Age Survey: Centenarians vs. Boomers
Comparing responses of 100-year-olds vs. boomers in the ninth annual United Healthcare “100@100” survey.
100-YEAR-OLDS
How old do you feel?:
83 (at 100)
Most vivid memories?
• Pearl Harbor (27%)
• JFK assassination (25%)
• Sept. 11 (12%)
• 1st African-American president (8%)
A Favorite Performer (top answer):
The Andrews Sisters (64%)
Keys to healthy aging (top answers):
• Staying close to family & friends • Staying independent
• Eating right
Is maintaining sex life important to healthy aging?
Yes 4%
60-65-YEAR-OLD BOOMERS
How old do you feel?
55 (at 65)
Most vivid memories?
• JFK assassination (47%)
• Sept. 11 (28%)
• Man walks on moon (6%)
• 1st African-American president (6%)
A Favorite Performer (top answer):
The Beatles (70%)
Keys to healthy aging (top answers):
• Staying independent
• Laughing & having sense of humor
• Staying close to family & friends
Is maintaining sex life important to healthy aging?
Yes 32%
