Ageing Well (Growing Older)

* What is quality of life? * What is quality of life in older age? * How can quality of life in older age be improved? This book explores concepts of quality of life in older age in the theoretical literature and presents the views of a national sample of people aged sixty-five years or older. It offers a broad overview of the quality of life experienced by older people in Britain using a number of wide ranging indicators, including: * Health * Hobbies and interests * Home and neighbourhood * Income * Independence * Psychological wellbeing *Social and family relationships The result is a fascinating book enlivened by rich data