Overview

• Polling of 2,000 adults found those aged 50-plus hold an average of seven bucket-list goals and have already completed three since turning 50.
• One in three said their bucket list became more important after 50, with over half feeling newly conscious that time is precious.
• Top ambitions include seeing the Northern Lights, riding the Orient Express, and visiting all seven continents, alongside skills like learning a language.
• More than half fear health setbacks could derail plans, with concerns centered on aching joints, low energy, and declining eyesight.
• About a third reported undergoing sight-preserving procedures such as cataract surgery or laser treatment, and Newmedica urged prompt checks for vision changes.