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The privileged old in Denmark.

H C Rasmussen

    Danish Medical Bulletin
    |June 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Privileged elderly citizens, facing limited time, seek intense experiences in retirement. Their newfound freedom facilitates this pursuit of a fulfilling "third age." This study explores their unique life stage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology of Aging

    Background:

    • The study examines the experiences of privileged elderly citizens.
    • It draws on the author's personal background as a retired civil servant and his work with elderly issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the situation of privileged elderly individuals.
    • To emphasize how a limited time perspective influences their desire for intense experiences.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis based on personal experience.
    • Initiation of the Academy for the Third Age.
    • Involvement with The Danish Social Political Association.

    Main Results:

    • Privileged elderly citizens often feel a sense of urgency due to their limited time perspective.

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  • Retirement provides the freedom necessary to pursue a life rich in intense experiences.
  • The concept of living 'one more life' is central to their post-retirement aspirations.

    • Conclusions:

    • The elderly's perception of time significantly shapes their post-retirement goals.
    • Retirement offers a unique opportunity for self-realization and experiential richness among the privileged.
    • Societal engagement and personal initiatives can support the elderly in achieving fulfilling later lives.