Whilst there has been many changes to pensions over the years including state retirement being moved back and back, the human body will not work forever, especially for those involved in physical occupations.
It is true that the earlier you plan for retirement the less painful it should be but any savings can be used towards retirement ahead of or to supplement the state pension.
We are yet to meet a pensioner that says he gets too much pension each year but we do meet many customers who wish they received more.