The top benefits of being over 65 are being free to speak your mind, a seemingly endless supply of spare time - and finding pleasure in the little things.
A poll of 2,000 UK adults, aged 65 and over, found half think having grandchildren is the best blessing to be found in later years - with more than a third saying it to be even better than parenthood.
Realising there is more to life than work, wearing clothes for comfort and not feeling pressure to do anything you don't want to, also featured in the top 30 list.
A further 35 per cent love not feeling tied down for any reason, and 31 per cent enjoy being able to spend their hard-earned cash on themselves.
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