The study researches the actual preparations for elderhood as well as recognizes general preparations for it, and analyzes the demand for educational programs on elderly life. Married women aged 35 years to 60 years who live in Jeju province were surveyed. The data were analyzed according to frequency, t-test, and one way ANOVA analysis. The results of this study are as follows:First, most middle-aged women aren't prepared for elderhood. Second, regarding the contents of the educational programs on elderly life, it was found that the following were in high demand: that the part of life design establishes positive old-age form, maintenance of good health, investment knowledge, leisure activities, and effective communication with family members. Third, significant differences in demand for educational programson elderlylife were found according to age, the age of the last child, income, the age at which one prepares for elderhood, and the amount of funds reserved for elderhood..