As with all things in life, it’s really hard to generalize. Some people from every generation have it great all of their lives, some don’t, and others do or don’t by lesser or greater degrees.
My parents and many people they knew were living to the max into their 80’s–just as they always had–right up to end–and we’re hoping to follow suit.
Having a solid retirement plan definitely helps make a great lifestyle at 50+ a reality.