60% of People in Their 30s-50s Have 'Never Thought About Their Old Age.' What Triggers Them to Start Thinking?

Awareness of 'Old Age' and 'End-of-Life Planning' Among People in Their 30s-50s

In today's era, often called the 100-year life era, are there more opportunities to think about one's own old age? Many people may be vaguely anxious about the future while being busy with their daily lives.

Therefore, in collaboration with Shuhokai Social Welfare Corporation, we conducted a survey on 'My Old Age and End-of-Life Planning' targeting 416 men and women in their 30s to 50s nationwide.

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'Survey on My Old Age and End-of-Life Planning' Overview Survey Method: Internet questionnaire Survey Period: January 13 - January 20, 2026 Target Respondents: Men and women aged 30-50 nationwide Valid Responses: 416 samples Questions: Question 1: Have you ever thought about your old age? Question 2: What triggered you to start thinking about your old age? (Multiple answers allowed) Question 3: What kind of lifestyle do you hope for in your old age? Question 4: Please tell us the reason. Question 5: Have you started any preparations for 'end-of-life planning'? Question 6: Specifically, what kind of end-of-life planning are you doing? (Multiple answers allowed) Question 7: Please tell us the reason why you started end-of-life planning. Question 8: Please tell us the reason why you have not started end-of-life planning. Question 9: What is your biggest concern when you become the one receiving nursing care? Question 10: Please tell us the reason. *As a rule, numbers are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not always be 100%.

59.1% Responded 'Never Thought About My Old Age' First, we asked if they had ever thought about their old age.