In her most recent study, Mirjana Bobić examines contemporary processes and the related concepts and dilemmas surrounding population ageing, a process that has affected the entire world. The dilemma posed in the title is resolved through the argument that demography is not — or at least does not have to be — destiny; rather, the author points to behaviors and policies grounded in a human rights–based philosophy. Older generations are presented as a valuable human resource rather than a burden on communities, families, or individuals themselves. The research was designed to examine how time is used in later life, particularly after retirement, in the local context, and to assess the extent to which active or productive ageing is present. This includes, among other things, extended (voluntary) paid work, gradual withdrawal from the labor market and part-time work, community participation, lifelong learning, and similar activities, beyond traditional (female) caregiving for others (partners, grandchildren, relatives, etc.). The study concludes that individualized forms of an active relationship toward one’s own body and ageing are relatively rare and are found primarily among higher, educated, urban social strata, while the majority of other citizens opt for passive ways of spending their free time (most often watching television), in isolation, within the confines of their own household and extended family.