Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | 18-49 years | 50-64 years | 65-74 years | 75 years+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Being able to talk/communicate | 52% | 46% | 45% | 38% |
| Being able to feed oneself | 50% | 40% | 43% | 36% |
| Getting enjoyment out of life | 49% | 42% | 34% | 27% |
| Living without severe, lasting pain | 45% | 43% | 33% | 35% |
| Having long-term memory | 43% | 33% | 27% | 26% |
| Feeling what one does is worthwhile | 42% | 33% | 28% | 25% |
| Being able to dress oneself | 36% | 37% | 37% | 36% |
| Short-term memory for events today | 32% | 29% | 28% | 16% |
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Release date
November 2013
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Region
United States
Survey time period
March 21 to April 8, 2013
Number of respondents
1,994 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Original question: "People have different ideas about what it would mean to have a good quality of life in older age. How important, if at all, are each of the following for a good quality of life in older age?"
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