Here’s why this one location stands above the rest.
Where are the happiest 60-plus-year-olds in the world?
Denmark,according to the World Happiness Report.
The country consistently ranks highly in happiness measures for a number of reasons.
Experts say there are also certain behaviors and beliefs that fuel the joy in the country.
While there are pros and cons to this system, overallthere is more financial freedom.
Education, including college, is free, as is health care and nursing home care, Klausen said.
And theres especially little of that for the age group 60 to 75.
Another thing thats really important is the equality of happiness and that is high, Larsen explained.
This could be why the United States never tops these lists.
They often are at their peak in middle age.
Older people in Denmark prioritize things they find rewarding.
Whereas for older folks, its often more about their personal interests and these intrinsic goods, Klausen said.
This could mean traveling, hiking, going to museums or whatever people may enjoy.
Having freedom to do what they want is part of this too.
When youre getting rid of some responsibilities, its easier to sort of maintain freedom, Larsen said.
They foster good relationships and cut out the bad ones.
The idea of a grump older person comes from somewhere and its likely not what you think.
Research shows thathaving close relationshipsplays a major role in well-being and overall life satisfaction.
Having meaningful relationshipscan even decreaseyour risk of depression.
Denmark, as a whole, is not overly ambitious and that can be a good thing.
), but this is not the case in Denmark, Klausen explained.
Danish culture is very egalitarian and it is not extremely ambitious, he said.
As a society, its also very trusting, he noted.
There are certain factors of Danish happiness that people living outside of the country just cant channel.
You cant snap your fingers and have free health care or free college for your kids.
I think the stuff happiness is made up of is more or lessemotions.
