Report on the Elderly 2006 : Changes in the lives and living situation of elderly persons in the Netherlands

The Report on the Elderly 2006 presents an overview of the changes in the life situation and life course of the elderly. Key themes are participation in education and employment, leisure time use, financial position, health and care provisions. Attention is also given to the end of working life, deterioration in health and loss of a partner. An important conclusion is that the majority of elderly people in the Netherlands are doing well. Many of them are in the midst of their communities, as evidenced by their involvement in voluntary work and informal care provision. In addition, more older p... Mehr ...