Positive Ageing in Ireland

COUNTY WEXFORD REPORT

POSITIVE AGEING IN IRELAND An Roinn Sláinte Headline ﬁndings of a survey DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH carried out by the Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme and the WEXFORD AGE FRIENDLY COUNTY PROGRAMME Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative ABBREVIATIONS

AFI Age Friendly Ireland AFCC Age Friendly Cities and Counties CSO Central Statistics Office DOH Department of Health EQLS European Quality of Life Survey EU European Union HaPAI Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative HIPE Hospital InPatient Enquiry HSE Health Service Executive NPAS National Positive Ageing Strategy TILDA The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing WHO World Health Organisation

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65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY ALL GOALS INDICATOR INDICATOR

Copyright © Minister for Health 2016 Published by Department of Health and Wexford County Council, 2016 This report was produced by the Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative, which is jointly supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Department of Health, the HSE and Age Friendly Ireland.

The Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative, Department of Health, Hawkins House, Dublin 2 www.hapai.net

Design: FUSE Graphic Design Ltd. www.fuse.ie CONTENTS

FOREWORD 1

SECTION 1 : INTRODUCTION 2 1.1 Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative 3 1.2 Development of National Indicators 3 1.3 Development of Local AFCC/HaPAI Indicators 4 1.4 County Wexford Local Context 5

SECTION 2 : SURVEY RESULTS 10 2.1 Public Spaces and Buildings 11 2.2 Transportation 13 2.3 Housing 14 2.4 Safety and Security 16 2.5 Healthy Ageing 17 2.6 Social Participation 19 2.7 Lifelong Learning 20 2.8 Respect & Social Inclusion 21 2.9 Civic Participation 22 2.10 Information Access 23 2.11 Caregiving 24

SECTION 3 : METHODOLOGY 25

REFERENCES AND DATA SOURCES 33 FOREWORD

County Wexford has a significant ageing population with 18,367 people, aged over 65, living in this county in the 2011 census and this is predicted to rise further over the coming decade.

In response to these statistics, the Wexford Age Friendly County Alliance was formed in 2015, representing a wide number of organisations in County Wexford.

In 2017, we will publish an ‘Age Friendly’ strategy for Wexford. This is a significant new step for us and this strategy will outline the actions that will be undertaken to improve the quality of life for older people living in rural and urban areas over the next five years.

These actions have been identified through extensive consultation with older people across the county. We have listened to your views and acquired an understanding of your needs in areas such as health, housing, transport, personal safety, the built environment, social activities and access to information.

Furthermore, Wexford County Council has commissioned statistical data to gain an insight into demographic trends around the county. The ‘All Island Research Observatory’ published a comprehensive report which illustrated that the ‘65 plus’ cohort increased by 20% between 2006 and 2011 which was the 5th highest nationally. This report identified that this age group experienced the greatest growth over this period, highlighting the significant demand on new older people services that will be required.

Tom Enright, Chief Executive Officer, Wexford County Council.

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SECTION 1 : INTRODUCTION

This section provides the background and rationale for the Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative (HaPAI) and summarises the approach that is being taken to develop national and local indicators of Healthy and Positive Ageing.

The conceptual framework, based on the goals and objectives of the National Positive Ageing Strategy (NPAS), is also outlined. The links between this strategy and the Age Friendly Cities and Counties programme is briefly discussed. Finally, some demographic data for County Wexford is presented. 1.1 HEALTHY AND POSITIVE AGEING INITIATIVE

As we enter a period of rapid population ageing, it is becoming increasingly important to develop evidence about the health and wellbeing of ENSURING WE older people in order to inform policy at national and local level. MAXIMISE THE Such evidence can alert us to possible difficulties, facilitate POTENTIAL greater long-term planning, and ensure that we maximise the OF ALL OLDER potential of all older people in our communities. PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES The National Positive Ageing Strategy (NPAS) was developed following extensive consultation with older people and their representatives. Published in 2013, it sets out a vision for Ireland as:

“…a society for all ages that celebrates and prepares properly for individual and population ageing. It will enable and support all ages and older people to enjoy physical and mental health and wellbeing to their full potential. It will promote and respect older people’s engagement in economic, social, cultural, community and family life, and foster better solidarity between generations”.

The strategy takes the WHO’s Active Ageing – A Policy Framework (2002) as a ‘theoretical underpinning’ and calls for action on three fronts by defining active ageing as “a process of optimising opportunities for participation, health and security” (NPAS, 2013).

Arising from the publication of the National Positive Ageing Strategy and Healthy Ireland, the Department of Health (DOH) is leading a joint national programme with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and Age Friendly Ireland (AFI) - the Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative (HaPAI).

1.2 DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL INDICATORS

Indicators can play a vital role in the identification of trends and issues while contributing to the process of priority setting, policy formulation, and the evaluation and monitoring of progress. The Healthy and Positive Ageing Initiative has developed an indicators framework structured around the three goal areas of Participation, Health, and Security. A number of objectives have been identified within each goal area, each of which will be associated with an indicator(s) where possible. The NPAS also identifies two cross-cutting objectives relating to ageism and information provision.

Healthy Ireland, the national framework to improve the health and wellbeing of the population, has identified four high level goals and 64 actions grouped under six broad themes. Implementation of the NPAS is an essential part of the vision for creating a society in which “every individual and sector of society can play their part in achieving a healthy Ireland” (Healthy Ireland Goal 4).

3 1.3 DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL AFCC/HaPAI INDICATORS

Under the three pillars of the National Positive Ageing Strategy (NPAS), four goals have been identified (see below). The HaPAI/AFCC survey asks people for their views on many of the key action areas identified in the NPAS under each of the four goals. 65+ NPAS GOAL HaPAI SURVEY AREAS MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE Remove barriers to participation and provide more • Civic Participation 1 opportunities for the continued involvement of people • Volunteering as they age in all aspects of cultural, economic and • Lifelong learning NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS+ NATIONAL LOCAL social life in their communities according to their needs, PARTICIPATION • SocialHEALTH ParticipationSECURITY ALL65 GOALS INDICATOR INDICATOR

preferences and capacities. MALE FEMALE • TransportSATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE Support people as they age to maintain, improve or • Healthy Ageing 2 manage their physical and mental health and wellbeing. • Health Services65+ • Caregiving MALE NPASFEMALE GOAL 1: NPASSATISFIED GOAL 2: DISSATISFIEDNPAS GOAL 3: NPASAGE NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY ALL GOALS INDICATOR INDICATOR Enable people to age with confidence, security and • Income 3 dignity in their own homes and communities for as long • Housing + as possible. NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: • Public65NPAS SpacesNATIONAL and BuildingsLOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY • ALLSafety GOALS and INDICATORSecurity INDICATOR MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE Support and use research about people as they age to • All areas 4 better inform policy responses to population ageing in

Ireland. NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY ALL GOALS INDICATOR INDICATOR

Through the Age Friendly Cities and Counties (AFCC) programme, local authorities bring together diverse organisations such as An Garda Síochána, the HSE, Universities, key NGOs, transport and service providers to streamline their work, with the interests and needs of older people at their heart. The programme develops local multi-agency planning structures, which consult with older people to develop integrated city and county strategies to promote and advance older people’s health and wellbeing across Ireland. The AFCC programme has been identified by the NPAS as being an important approach to improving the lives of older people throughout the country. In order to integrate the AFCC programme with the National Indicators programme, the HaPAI project is developing indicators that are relevant to both the implementation of the NPAS and the AFCC programme. Many of the national data sources do not provide any information on the lives of older people on a county by county basis. To address this gap, the HaPAI project has carried out local research using a single random sample survey in a number of local authority areas. The results of these surveys will be used to inform policy development and service provision in participating Age Friendly City and County programmes.

This report sets out the headline findings of the survey carried out in the County Wexford area. A random sample survey of over five hundred people aged 55 and over was carried out in the area between July and October 2015, and further details of the methodological approach can be found in Section 3.

COUNTY WEXFORD / INTRODUCTION 4 1.4 WEXFORD LOCAL CONTEXT

The growth of the population age 65 and over affects many aspects of future planning for society, by health care providers, policymakers and others. In order to plan for and meet the needs of a larger older population it is important to have an accurate picture of recent trends and future predictions. The 2011 Census found there was a total of 535,393 people aged 65 and over in Ireland (CSO, 2011). This proportion is lower than the EU average of 18.2% (Eurostat 2013). In contrast, Italy and Germany have nearly a fifth of their population aged 65 and over.

THE 2011 CENSUS FOUND THERE WAS A TOTAL OF:

AGED + IN 535,393 IRELAND PEOPLE 65 RATES OF DISSATISFACTION REPRESENTING 11.7% OF THE POPULATION (CSO, 2011) AGED AGED This proportion is 70+ 55 LOWER than theTO 65 EU average of 18.2% IN CONTRAST

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Source: CSO (2014). Figures for inter-censal 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ years are estimated.

By 2041, there will be 1.4 million in Ireland aged 65 and over - three times more than the older population now. This older group will make up 22% of the total population, compared to 11.7% of the population in 2011 (CSO, 2013). The total population aged 70 and over is set to double from approximately 359,000 to just over 705,000 in 2046.

5 LOCAL DEMOGRAPHIC CONTEXT 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a

The old-age dependency ratio indicates the total population 10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8% aged 65 and over as a percentage of the population aged 15-64 AGED COUNTY (the working age population). In 2002, the ratio was 16.4%; by 23% NATIONALLY WEXFORD OF PEOPLE IN + 2011 it had risen to 17.4%; and it is projected to rise to 30.0% by COUNTY WEXFORD 55 AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED 2031 (CSO, 2013). In Wexford the dependency ratio was 19.6% 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+ (CSO, 2011). Just like other areas in Ireland, County Wexford is experiencing ageing in its population structure which will have effects into the future. According to the 2011 Census, there were 33,619 people aged 55 and older in County Wexford which was just over one fifth of the 11% local population (23%). This was similar to the State (22%). The total age dependency ratio, which is the sum of the young and old ratios, was calculated as being 54.8% in Wexford in 2011, an increase from 51.1% in Census 2006. 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c When reviewing the findings of this report it is useful to bear in mind that each 1% difference reported, represents nearly 336 older people.1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a 1.4 INFOGRAPHICINFOGRAPHIC d b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a The age and gender profile of County Wexford is different from the national average. Wexford has fewer men in the 55-64 age group and more women in the 65-74 age group. 10.2% 10.01.4% INFOGRAPHIC6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9b % 10.3% 10.7% 7.6% 8.3% 5.3% 7.7% 45.2% 10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a 16.6% AGED 55+ 6% 7% AGED 55+ AGE & GENDER PROFILE OF PEOPLE AGED 55+ NATIONALLY v COUNTY WEXFORD Source:9% CSO (2011) PRIMARY ONLY 8.2% 13% 23.7% 5.8% 0.1% AGED 55+ 0.3% AGED AGED DÚN 2% COUNTY LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ AGED 55+ NATIONALLY 40% 35% AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 25% % % % % % % NATIONALLY% LAOGHAIRE-% % % % % WEXFORD3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY 23%10.2 10.0 6.6 6.7 4.1 5.9 5.5 10.0 7.6 12 4.4 5.8 IN DÚN LAOGHAIRE- + OF PEOPLE IN + 1RATHDOWN2% 22% RATHDOWN 55 COUNTY WEXFORD 55 HAVE A 24% THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) AGED AGED AGED THIRD LEVELAGED AGEDAGED AGEDAGED AGED AGED AGED AGED APPLY OR HIGHER 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) AGED 55-64 65-74 COUNTY75+ 55-64 65-7455-64 21%75+ 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+ 23% NATIONALLY WEXFORD NOT STATED OF PEOPLE IN + EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER COUNTY WEXFORD 55 COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED HOME/FAMILY SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated) AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+

County Wexford has quite a diverse population, with 11% % 11% of the total population identifying as non-Irish nationals 11 compared with a national average figure of 12%. Source: (Census 2011) % 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c People in County Wexford have a similar level of educational attainment1.4 INFOGRAPHIC11 to the national c 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g average. In County Wexford 12% had third-level education (or higher) compared to the national average of 16%. 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d c 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 8% 7% EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT SINGLE 12% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC14% e % MARRIED 63 % 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 17%1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e 45.2 37% 63% SEPARATED/ 17% 62% 16.6% AGED 55+ 6% DIVORCED AGED 55+ 7% PRIMARY ONLY %LIVE IN AN URBAN AREA LIVE IN A 9% % 8.2 13% WIDOWED23.7% 5.8 % AGED 55+Inner city, suburb %or town RURAL AREA 4% 7% 2% LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 0.1 0.3 PRIMARY40% ONLY 35% AGED 55+ with 1,500+AGED population 55+ Countryside or village 17% 13% 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY15% 45.2%17% 14% 12% 22% LOWER SECONDARY ONLY 81% AGED 16.6%% 6.4%AGED 55+ AGED WOMEN 4.2% 4.1% 0.2% 6% 30% 7% HAVE A 35% THIRD LEVEL (non-degree)COUNTY WEXFORD 5AGED1 55+ AGED 55-64 NATIONALLY MEN AGED AGED 3% PRIMARY ONLY UPPER SECONDARY24% ONLY AGED 55-64 AGED 8.2% 55+ 9% 13% THIRD LEVEL % 5.8% 55-64 AGED APPLY55+ 55+ 55+ 55+ 34% 13% OR HIGHER 18%23.7 THIRD LEVEL (degree65+ or% higher) 65+ % LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ 0.1 0.3 HAVE A 2% 21% THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) AGED 55+ AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 40% 35% 24% NOT STATED THIRD LEVEL 4% 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY 12% OR HIGHER22% 32% 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER THIRD LEVELCOUNTY (non-degree) WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYEDAPPLY HOME/FAMILY SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated)

HAVE A ...... NOT STATED Source: CSO (2011) THIRD LEVEL 24% APPLY OR HIGHER 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) 21% DÚN LAOGHAIRE- NATIONALLY NOT STATED RATHDOWN RETIRED EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED LOOKING AFTER PERMANENTLY IN EDUCATION EMPLOYED COUNTYor UNEMPLOYED WEXFORD / INTRODUCTIONSTUDENT LOOKINGSELF-EMPLOYED6 AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLYHOME/FAMILYOTHER SICK/DISABLED or TRAINING COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED OF THOSEHOME/FAMILY AGED SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated) 55 AND OVER % 1.7 BUNCLODY FERNS LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT

% NOT STATED % KILMUCKRIDGE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 96.9 LIVE IN A HOUSE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g 1.1 LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE % 0.3 ENNISCORTHY 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g 8% 7% NEW ROSS SINGLE 12% 14% % WEXFORD MARRIED 63 CAMPILE 7.3% 17% 7.3% 62% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j 37% SINGLE 63% SEPARATED/ 17% ROSSLARE 8% 12% 7% 14% DIVORCED SINGLE LIVE% IN AN URBAN AREA LIVE IN A FETHARD KILMORE QUAY MARRIED % 7Inner city, suburb or town RURAL AREA 12% 14% WIDOWED 63 17% MARRIED with 1,500+ population Countryside or village 64% SEPARATED/ 17% 62% 37% 93% 17% SEPARATED/ 17%DIVORCED 62% 63% COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY DIVORCED LIVING 23LIVE% IN AN URBAN37 AREA% LIVE IN A WIDOWED LIVE IN AN URBAN AREA InnerMEN city, suburbLIVE WOMENIN or A town RURAL AREA Inner city, suburb or town AGED 70+ RURALAGED AREA 70+ WIDOWED ALONE with 1,500+ population Countryside or village with 1,500+ population Countryside or village 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h DÚN LAOGHAIRE- NATIONALLY COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY RATHDOWN ......

OF THOSE...... AGED 55 AND OVER % 17km 1.7 SPECTACULARBUNCLODY FERNS LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OROLDER BEDSIT PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH COASTLINE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC i % APPOINTMENT OF THOSE AGED 96.9 LIVE IN A HOUSE NOT STATED % KILMUCKRIDGE 1.1 7,579 +21% 55 AND OVER ALMOST AGED WEXFORD 0% % LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE BLACKROCK EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 1,732 ADMISSIONS 1.7 % BUNCLODY NATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY OUT ENNISCORTHY 0.3 FERNS STILLORGAN+ +11% ADMISSIONS -2.4% LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT 71% 72% OF 55 10 10 WEXFORD OF THOSE AGED LIKED LIVING IN % .5% NOT STATED % .5% KILMUCKRIDGE COUNTY WEXFORD DÚN For over 55s living 955 6.AND9 OVER LIVE IN A HOUSE DUNDRUM 91 1.1 8 NEW ROSSLAOGHAIRE For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease LIVE IN A HOUSE LIVE IN A FLAT, APARTMENT OR BEDSIT COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national % WEXFORD increase of 21% decrease of 2.4% 0.3 ENNISCORTHY SANDYFORD CAMPILE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j ROSSLARE NEW ROSS FETHARD KILMORE QUAY WEXFORD CHERRYWOOD

CAMPILE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j ROSSLARE LIVING 23% 37% MEN WOMEN FETHARD KILMORE QUAY ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 70+ 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h 23% 37% LIVING MEN WOMEN 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 1670+ % 35% 12% 33% AGED AGED MEN WOMEN LIVING ALONE 55-69 70+ AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h

OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH APPOINTMENT

7,579 +21% ALMOST WEXFORD 0% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC k AGED EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 1,732 ADMISSIONS NATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY OUT + +11% ADMISSIONS -2.4% 71% 72% OF 55 OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH 10 10 WEXFORD LIKED LIVING IN APPOINTMENT COUNTY WEXFORD OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH For over 55s living , For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY 7 579 +21% County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since ALMOST WEXFORD 0% AGEDALMOST EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 1,732 with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national ADMISSIONS AGED NATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLYincrease of 21% decrease of 2.4% OUT + +11% ADMISSIONS -2.4% 71% 72% OF 55 OUT 10 10 + WEXFORD OF LIKED LIVING55 IN LIKED LIVING IN 4 COUNTY5 WEXFORD DÚN LAOGHAIRE- 78% 72% For over 55s living RATHDOWN For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since The aim of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Age Friendly with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national increase of 21% decrease of 2.4% DÚN LAOGHAIRE- NATIONALLY Alliance is to look at how to improve this further and RATHDOWN ensure that the county can become even more age friendly 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a

10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8%

10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8% AGED COUNTY 23% NATIONALLY WEXFORD AGED COUNTY OF PEOPLE IN + 23% NATIONALLY WEXFORD COUNTY WEXFORD 55 AGED AGED AGED OF PEOPLE IN AGED AGED+ AGED COUNTY WEXFORD 55 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+ AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+

11% 11% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c

10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e 1.4 INFOGRAPHICEMPLOYMENT d STATUS 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e AGED COUNTY 23% NATIONALLY WEXFORD OF PEOPLE IN + 45.2% COUNTY WEXFORD 55 45.2% AGED AGED AGED AGED16.6%AGED AGEDAGED 55+ 6% 7% AGED 55+ 16.6% AGED 55+ 9% PRIMARY ONLY 55-64 65-74 75+ 6% 55-647% 65-74 75+ 8.2% AGED 55+ 13% 23.7% 9%5.8% PRIMARY ONLYAGED 55+ 8.2% LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ 0.1% 13% 0.3% 23.7% 5.8% AGED 55+ 2% AGED 55+ AGED 55+ LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 0.1% 0.3% 40% 35% 2% AGED 55+ AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY 40% 35% 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY 12% 22% 12% 22% HAVE A 24% THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) HAVE A THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) THIRD LEVEL THIRD LEVEL APPLY 24% OR HIGHER 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) APPLY 21% OR HIGHER 21% 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) NOT STATED % NOT STATED EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING11 AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLYHOME/FAMILY SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated) SELF-EMPLOYED HOME/FAMILY SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated)

Source: (Census 2011) 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c In 2011 there were higher numbers of people employed in farming, agriculture, manual skilled and unskilled labour compared to the State averages. There were significantly lower amounts of higher professionals (3.6) and lower professionals (10.2%) than the State 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e averages of 5.9% and 11.9% respectively. 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 1.41.4 INFOGRAPHIC INFOGRAPHIC f g 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g MARITAL STATUS 45.2% 16.6% AGED 55+ 6% 7% AGED 55+ 9% PRIMARY ONLY 8.2% 13% 23.7% 5.8% % AGED 55+ % 2% LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 0.1 0.3 40% 35% AGED 55+ The proportion AGED 55+ 8% 7% 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY 8% 7% 12% SINGLE 22% SINGLE of persons 12% THIRD LEVEL (non-degree)12% 14%% % HAVE A 14% 24% 63 separated/ 63 THIRD LEVEL MARRIED MARRIED APPLY OR HIGHER 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) 21% 17% 37% 62% divorced in 37% 17% SEPARATED/ 62% NOT STATED SEPARATED/ 17% 63% 17% 63% DIVORCED County Wexford DIVORCED RETIRED PERMANENTLY LIVE IN AN URBAN AREA LIVE IN A LIVE IN AN URBANEMPLOYED AREA or UNEMPLOYEDLIVE IN A STUDENT LOOKING AFTER OTHER COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED HOME/FAMILY(8%) is similar SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated)Inner city, suburb or town RURAL AREA Inner city, suburb or WIDOWEDtown RURAL AREA WIDOWED with 1,500+ population Countryside or village with 1,500+ population Countryside or village to the State average. COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY

County Wexford is a largely rural area; according to the 2011 Census, 63% live in a

rural area...... 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g LOCATION OF HOME OF THOSE AGED OF THOSE AGED 55 AND OVER % 55 AND OVER 8% 7% 1.7 BUNCLODY % FERNS SINGLE 1.7 LIVE INBUNCLODY A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT 12% 14% FERNS % LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT COUNTY WEXFORD% 63 MARRIED 96.9 LIVE IN A HOUSE NOT STATED % KILMUCKRIDGE % NOT STATED % IS LARGELY 37% KILMUCKRIDGE 1.1 96.9 LIVE17% IN A HOUSE SEPARATED/ 17% 62%1.1 63% DIVORCED A RURAL AREA LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE LIVE IN AN URBAN AREA LIVE IN A % LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE % 0.3 ENNISCORTHY WIDOWED Inner city,ENNISCORTHY suburb or town RURAL AREA 0.3 with 1,500+ population Countryside or village

NEW ROSS COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY NEW ROSS 7 WEXFORD WEXFORD CAMPILE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j CAMPILE ROSSLARE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j ROSSLARE ...... FETHARD KILMORE QUAY

FETHARD KILMORE QUAY 23% 37% OF THOSE AGED LIVING MEN WOMEN 23% 37% 55 AND OVER ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 70+ LIVING MEN WOMEN % 1.7 BUNCLODY ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 70+ FERNS 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT % 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h 96.9 LIVE IN A HOUSE NOT STATED 1.1% KILMUCKRIDGE LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE % 0.3 ENNISCORTHY

NEW ROSS

WEXFORD OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH CAMPILE APPOINTMENT OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j ROSSLARE APPOINTMENT 7,579 +21% ALMOST WEXFORD 0% AGED EMERGENCY HOSPITAL , FETHARD KILMORE QUAY 1 732 ADMISSIONS NATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY 7,579 +21%OUT + ALMOST WEXFORD 0% +11% ADMISSIONS -2.4% AGED 7EMERGENCY1% HOSPITAL 72% OF 55, 10 10 1 732 WEXFORD ADMISSIONS NATIONALLY LIKED LIVING IN OUT ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY + +11% ADMISSIONSCOUNTY WEXFORD -2.4% For over 55s living 71% 72% OF 55 10 10 WEXFORD For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease 23% 37% LIKED LIVING IN COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY LIVING MEN WOMEN COUNTY WEXFORD County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since For over 55s living with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 70+ For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease increase of 21% decrease of 2.4% COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since with 2011 versus a national 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC2011 h versus a national increase of 21% decrease of 2.4%

OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH APPOINTMENT

7,579 +21% ALMOST WEXFORD 0% AGED EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 1,732 ADMISSIONS NATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY OUT + +11% ADMISSIONS -2.4% 71% 72% OF 55 10 10 WEXFORD LIKED LIVING IN COUNTY WEXFORD For over 55s living For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national increase of 21% decrease of 2.4% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a

10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8%

AGED COUNTY 23% NATIONALLY WEXFORD OF PEOPLE IN + COUNTY WEXFORD 55 AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+

1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a 11% 10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8%

1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c AGED COUNTY 23% NATIONALLY1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b WEXFORD 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a OF PEOPLE IN + COUNTY WEXFORD 55 AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+

10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8% 45.2% AGED 16.6% AGED 55+ COUNTY 6% 7% AGED 55+ 9% 23%PRIMARY ONLY NATIONALLY 8.2WEXFORD% 13% 23.7% 5.8% % AGED 55+ % 2% OF PEOPLELOWER IN SECONDARY ONLY + AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 0.1 0.3 40% 35% COUNTY WEXFORD 55 AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED % 12% 22% 11 HAVE A THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+ THIRD LEVEL 24% APPLY OR HIGHER 21% 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) NOT STATED 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED HOME/FAMILY SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated)

1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 11% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e

1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c 45.2% 16.6% AGED 55+ 6% 7% AGED 55+ 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 9% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g PRIMARY ONLY 8.2% 13% 23.7% 5.8% % AGED 55+ % 2% LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 0.1 0.3 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 40% 35% AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e 12% 22% HAVE A THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) 8% 7% THIRD LEVEL 24% APPLY 12% SINGLE 14% OR HIGHER 21% 18%% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) 63 NOT STATED 45.2% MARRIED 16.6% AGED 55+ 17% 6% 7% 37% EMPLOYEDAGED or 55+UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER 63% SEPARATED/ 17% 62% 9% COUNTY WEXFORD PRIMARY ONLYNATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED 8.2%HOME/FAMILY SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated) DIVORCED 13% 23.7% 5.8% AGED 55+ LIVE IN AN URBANLOWER AREA SECONDARYLIVE ONLY IN A AGED 55+ 0.1% 0.3% 2% AGED 55+ AGED 55+ AGED 55+ WIDOWED 40% 35%Inner city, suburb or town RURAL AREA 3% with 1,500+ populationUPPER SECONDARYCountryside ONLY or village 12% 22% HAVE A 24% THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) COUNTY WEXFORD THIRDNATIONALLY LEVEL APPLY OR HIGHER 21% 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) NOT STATED EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED HOME/FAMILY SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated) ...... 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g Wexford is located in the south-east corner of Ireland and is the largest of Leinster’s 12 counties in size, and OF THOSE AGED fourth largest in terms of population. 55 AND OVER % 1.7 8% BUNCLODY 7% FERNS LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENTIt is OR bounded BEDSIT by the sea on two sides,12% on the south by SINGLE 14% % % the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by the Irish Sea. 63 96.9 LIVE IN A HOUSE NOT1.4 STATED INFOGRAPHIC1.1% f MARRIED KILMUCKRIDGE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g 37% The River Barrow forms its western17% boundary and SEPARATED/ 62% LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE 63% 17% the Blackstairs Mountains% form part of the boundary DIVORCED 0.3 ENNISCORTHY LIVE IN AN URBAN AREA LIVE IN A to the north, as do the southern edges of the WIDOWED Inner city, suburb or town RURAL AREA Wicklow Mountains. with 1,500+ population Countryside or village 8% 7% NEW ROSS SINGLE 12% COUNTY WEXFORD14% WEXFORDNATIONALLY % It has four main towns. WexfordMARRIED and New Ross are 63 CAMPILE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j located17% in the south and west of the county, while 62% 37% 63% SEPARATED/ 17% ROSSLARE the towns of Enniscorthy andDIVORCED Gorey support the LIVE IN AN URBAN AREA LIVE IN A FETHARD KILMORE QUAY northern part of the county.WIDOWED The county has a Inner city, suburb or town RURAL AREA strong network of smaller towns, villages and ...... with 1,500+ population Countryside or village rural settlements which support the county’s 23% 37% COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY LIVING MEN WOMEN rural population. ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 70+ OF THOSE AGED 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h 55 AND OVER % 1.7 BUNCLODY FERNS LIVING CIRCUMSTANCES ...... LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT % 96.9 LIVE IN A HOUSE NOT STATED 1.1% KILMUCKRIDGE LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE % OF THOSE AGED 0.3 ENNISCORTHY 55 AND OVER % 1.7 BUNCLODY FERNS OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH NEW ROSS LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT APPOINTMENT

% LIVE IN A HOUSE NOT STATED % KILMUCKRIDGE WEXFORD 96.9 7,579 +21% ALMOST 1.1 WEXFORD 0% AGED EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 1,732 ADMISSIONS CAMPILE LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURENATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY OUT + 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC+11% % j ADMISSIONS -2.4% 71% 72% OF 55 ENNISCORTHY ROSSLARE 10 10 WEXFORD 0.3 LIKED LIVING IN COUNTY WEXFORD For over 55s living FETHARD KILMORE QUAY For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national NEW ROSS increase of 21% decrease of 2.4% 23% 37% WEXFORD LIVING MEN WOMEN CAMPILE ALONE1.4 INFOGRAPHICAGED 70+ j AGED 70+ ROSSLARE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h FETHARD KILMORE QUAY

Source: (Census 2011) 23% 37% LIVING MEN WOMEN ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 70+ 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h

OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH COUNTY WEXFORD / INTRODUCTION 8 APPOINTMENT 7,579 +21% ALMOST WEXFORD 0% AGED EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 1,732 ADMISSIONS NATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY OUT + +11% ADMISSIONS -2.4% 71% 72% OF 55 10 10 WEXFORD LIKED LIVING IN COUNTY WEXFORD For over 55s living OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY County Wexford in 2014 APPOINTMENTCounty Wexford compared in County Wexford since with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national 7,579 +21% increase of 21% decrease of 2.4% ALMOST WEXFORD 0% AGED EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 1,732 ADMISSIONS NATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY OUT + +11% ADMISSIONS -2.4% 71% 72% OF 55 10 10 WEXFORD LIKED LIVING IN COUNTY WEXFORD For over 55s living For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national increase of 21% decrease of 2.4% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a

10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8%

AGED COUNTY 23% NATIONALLY WEXFORD OF PEOPLE IN + COUNTY WEXFORD 55 AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+

1.4 INFOGRAPHIC b 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC a 11% 10.2% 10.0% 6.6% 6.7% 4.1% 5.9% 5.5% 10.0% 7.6% 12% 4.4% 5.8%

AGED COUNTY 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC c 23% NATIONALLY WEXFORD OF PEOPLE IN + COUNTY WEXFORD 55 AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED AGED 55-64 65-74 75+ 55-64 65-74 75+ 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e

45.2% 16.6% AGED 55+ 6% 7% AGED 55+ 9% PRIMARY ONLY 8.2% % 13% 23.7% 5.8% % AGED 55+ % 11 2% LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 0.1 0.3 40% 35% AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY 12% 22% HAVE A THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) 1.4 INFOGRAPHICTHIRD LEVEL c 24% APPLY OR HIGHER 21% 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) NOT STATED EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED HOME/FAMILY SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated) 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC d 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC e

45.2% 16.6% AGED 55+ 6% 7% AGED 55+ 9% PRIMARY ONLY 8.2% 13% 23.7% 5.8% % AGED 55+ % 2% LOWER SECONDARY ONLY AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 0.1 0.3 40% 35% AGED 55+ AGED 55+ 3% UPPER SECONDARY ONLY 12% 22% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC g HAVE A THIRD LEVEL (non-degree) THIRD LEVEL 24% APPLY OR HIGHER 21% 18% THIRD LEVEL (degree or higher) NOT STATED EMPLOYED or UNEMPLOYED STUDENT LOOKING AFTER RETIRED PERMANENTLY OTHER COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY SELF-EMPLOYED 8% HOME/FAMILY 7% SICK/DISABLED (incl not stated) 12% SINGLE 14% 63% MARRIED 37% 17% SEPARATED/ 17% 62% 63% DIVORCED LIVE IN AN URBAN AREA LIVE IN A WIDOWED Inner city, suburb or town RURAL AREA with 1,500+ population Countryside or village

1.4 INFOGRAPHIC f COUNTY1.4 WEXFORD INFOGRAPHIC g NATIONALLY

8% 7% ...... 12% SINGLE 14% 63% MARRIED 37% 17% SEPARATED/ 17% 62% 63% DIVORCED OF THOSE AGED LIVE IN55 AN AND URBAN OVER AREA LIVE IN A Inner city, suburb or town RURAL AREA % WIDOWED 1.7 BUNCLODY with 1,500+ population Countryside or village FERNS LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT % COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY 96.9 LIVE IN A HOUSE NOT STATED 1.1% KILMUCKRIDGE LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE % 0.3 ENNISCORTHY ...... NEW ROSS

WEXFORD

CAMPILE OF THOSE AGED 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j ROSSLARE 55 AND OVER % 1.7 BUNCLODY FETHARD KILMORE QUAY FERNS LIVE IN A FLAT APARTMENT OR BEDSIT % 96.9 LIVE IN A HOUSE NOT STATED 1.1% KILMUCKRIDGE LIVE IN A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE 23% 37% % LIVING MEN WOMEN 0.3 ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 70+ ENNISCORTHY 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h

NEW ROSS

WEXFORD

CAMPILE 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC j ROSSLARE HEALTHFETHARD AND KILMOREWELLBEING QUAY

OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH 23% 37% APPOINTMENT LIVING MEN WOMEN ALONE AGED 70+ AGED 70+ 7,579 +21% ALMOST WEXFORD 0% 1.4 INFOGRAPHIC h AGED EMERGENCY HOSPITAL 1,732 ADMISSIONS NATIONALLY ELECTIVE HOSPITAL NATIONALLY OUT + +11% ADMISSIONS -2.4% 71% 72% OF 55 10 10 WEXFORD LIKED LIVING IN COUNTY WEXFORD For over 55s living For over 55s living in An increase of 11% in in County Wexford in 2014 No increase or decrease COUNTY WEXFORD NATIONALLY County Wexford in 2014 County Wexford compared in County Wexford since with 2011 versus a national 2011 versus a national increase of 21% decrease of 2.4% Source: Good health (Census 2011) Source: Like living in County Wexford (AFCC)

OLDER PEOPLE IN GOOD OR VERY GOOD HEALTH APPOINTMENT

Source: HIPE, Healthcare Pricing Office (HPO), August 2015

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SECTION 2 : SURVEY RESULTS

This section presents the main findings from the county survey for County Wexford under the following 11 categories:

Public Spaces and Buildings Lifelong Learning NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY TransportationALL GOALS ALL GOALS PARTICIPATION RespectHEALTH SECURITYand SocialALL GOALS InclusionALL GOALS NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3:NPAS GOALNPAS 1: NPAS GOALNPAS 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS PARTICIPATION HousingHEALTH SECURITYPARTICIPATIONALL GOALS HEALTHALL GOALS SECURITY ALL GOALS CivicALL GOALS Participation NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY SafetyALL GOALS andALL GOALS Security PARTICIPATION InformationHEALTH SECURITY AccessALL GOALS ALL GOALS

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY HealthyALL GOALS ALL Ageing GOALS PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY ALL GOALS CaregivingALL GOALS NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS PARTICIPATION HEALTH SocialSECURITY ParticipationALL GOALS ALL GOALS PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY ALL GOALS ALL GOALS NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NPAS PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY ALL GOALS ALL GOALS 65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.1 PUBLIC SPACES AND BUILDINGS

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR

ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES TRAFFIC MEASURES AND FOOTPATHS

l l l l l l l l l l As County Wexford is a mostly rural area, many people in the survey reported that l WE ASKED PEOPLE HOW THEY FELT ABOUT DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT l l

l services were not available in their local area (10-15 minutes’ walk from their home). Most people who lived in the open countryside and villages felt that these aspects of the built environment did Supermarkets and other shops and a community centre or other venue where you can not apply to their local area. The rates of dissatisfaction below only include those who thought that each aspect meet friends were most likely to be available. Cinema or other entertainment and full was relevant to them (between 37% for traffic lights and 69% for paths/pavements). banking services were the least likely to be available.

SHOPS & SUPERMARKETS 83% AS THEY AGE, PEOPLE ARE LESS SATISFIED WITH ASPECTS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS THE QUALITY OF PAVEMENTS AND THE NUMBER OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTRE 81% RATES OF DISSATISFACTION POSTAL SERVICES 77% LOCAL HEALTH SERVICE 71% PUBLIC TRANSPORT % 38% 49% 30% 44% 71 AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ CAFÉS / RESTAURANTS 70% 34% 51% 29% 40% PARK / GREEN AREA 65% AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 GARDA STATION 64% Quality and continuity Availability or Timing of pedestrian Number of pedestrian PUBLIC LIBRARY of paths or pavements effectiveness of traffic crossings and crossings and traffic 62% calming measures traffic lights lights BANKING SERVICES 60% ENTERTAINMENT 59% FACILITIES AND UPKEEP RATES OF DISSATISFACTION AGED THE SERVICES THAT WERE MOST DIFFICULT TO ACCESS OVER 55+ AGED AGED OUT OF Where services were available in the local area, some were reported as easier to access than others + 55 9 10 70 TO 69

Most difficult Easiest 94% OF PEOPLE AGED 55 AND 39% 34% 32% to access to access 79% 80% 18% OVER LIKED LIVING IN THEIR 12% NEIGHBOURHOOD A LOT 78% 81% 59% 51% ...... GARDAÍ BANKING CINEMA/ SHOPS POSTAL AVAILABILITY GENERAL APPEARANCE AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES OF ACCESSIBLE AND UPKEEP OF SEATS OR AGED TOILETS YOUR LOCALITY RESTING PLACES ...... + % 55 ESSENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE 78 AGED AGED % + % 55 55 70 + 68 TO 69 Postal Banking Shops Local health Garda Cinema/ Park/ Community Café/ Public PEOPLE AGED 55 AND OVER services services station Theatre/ Green centre/ Restaurants library ARE SATISFIED WITH THE (Pharmacy/ Entertainment area Social GENERAL APPEARANCE AND GP etc) venues SAY IT IS EASY OR VERY EASY FOR THEM TO WALK A QUARTER UPKEEP OF THEIR LOCAL AREA OF A MILE IN THEIR AREA

ACCESS TO ACCESS TO SOCIAL & TRAFFIC MEASURES AND FOOTPATHS ESSENTIAL SERVICES RECREATIONAL SERVICES AS THEY AGE, PEOPLE ARE MORE DISSATISFIED WITH ASPECTS OF THE BUILT AGED AGED ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS PAVEMENTS AND TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES % 70+ % 70+ AGED ARE DISSATISFIED 29 OF PEOPLE 31 OF PEOPLE % 70+ with the availability of traffic OF PEOPLE calming measures have great difficulty accessing have great difficulty accessing 30 ESSENTIAL SERVICES SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL SERVICES RATES OF DISSATISFACTION

AGED 55-69 AGED 70 & OVER AGED 55-69 AGED 70 & OVER 24% 30% 18% 20% AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ 11% 7% 12% 24% 15% 13% 29% 31% AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 46% 43% 58% 35% 45% 43% Quality and continuity Availability or Timing of pedestrian Number of pedestrian 29% 23% of paths or pavements effectiveness of traffic crossings and crossings and traffic calming measures traffic lights lights

GREAT SOME NO GREAT SOME NO DIFFICULTY DIFFICULTY DIFFICULTY DIFFICULTY DIFFICULTY DIFFICULTY FACILITIES AND UPKEEP ...... RATES OF DISSATISFACTION AGED ESSENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDE SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE ALMOST + OUT 55 AGED AGED 4 OF 5 Postal Banking Public Shops Local Garda Cinema Park/ Community Cafés/ Public services transport health station theatre Green centre restaurants library + 55 services area 70 TO 65 PEOPLE AGED 55 AND OVER LIKED LIVING IN THEIR NEIGHBOURHOOD A LOT - THIS IS HIGHEST IN ADULTS AGED OVER 70 AT ALMOST THE SERVICES THAT WERE MOST DIFFICULT TO ACCESS 74% 64% 8.3% 9.9% 52% 46% 90% AVAILABILITY GENERAL APPEARANCE AVAILABILITY OF ...... OF ACCESSIBLE AND UPKEEP OF SEATS OR Most difficult Easiest TOILETS YOUR LOCALITY RESTING PLACES AGED 37% 31% 29% to access to access 86% MORE THAN ALMOST OUT IN 55+ 3 OF 4 1 5 50% OUT 3 OF 4 GARDAÍ CINEMA/ BANKING LOCAL HEALTH Dún Laoghaire were dissatisfied of people residents with the quality Aged 70 +over ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES SERVICES Aged 70 +over and continuity of are unhappy with PEOPLE AGED 55 AND OVER were dissatisfied paths or the availability of ARE SATISFIED WITH THE with the availability pavements seats or resting OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPORT & of public toilets places RECREATION IN THEIR AREA 65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR

ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES TRAFFIC MEASURES AND FOOTPATHS

l l l l l l l l l l As County Wexford is a mostly rural area, many people in the survey reported that l WE ASKED PEOPLE HOW THEY FELT ABOUT DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT l l l

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2.2 TRANSPORTATION

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR

TRANSPORT USE IN THE PAST WEEK

THE MAJORITY OF RESPONDENTS ARE CURRENT DRIVERS

AGED AGED % 55-69 AND % 70+ 78 OF PEOPLE 67 OF PEOPLE DROVE THEMSELVES IN THE PAST WEEK

67% 52% 4.7% 1.5% 2.3% AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ 78% 40% 3.6% 2.7% 2.3% AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69

Drove themselves Driven as passenger Used public bus (rural) Used public bus (city) Used taxi/hackney in the past week in the past week in the past week in the past week in the past week

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

AGED RATED PUBLIC % 55+ TRANSPORT OPTIONS AS 2 20% 62OF PEOPLE ‘POOR’ OR ‘VERY POOR’ IN reported that a lack of WHILE RATED IT AS AS ‘GOOD’ OR ‘EXCELLENT’ transport in 25% 10 County Wexford PEOPLE By comparison, TILDA (2011) found that 50% of people rated causes public transport in the area as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ difficulty for AGED socialising or 55+ essential tasks 6% THIS RISES VERY POOR TO ALMOST 19% POOR 1 49% FAIR IN 33% for those 13% GOOD who are not 3 current EXCELLENT PEOPLE drivers 13% and for those with walking AGED difficulties More than 1 in 4 (29%) reported that there was no public transport available 55+ within a 15 minute walk of their house, while a further 29% said that while it was available, it was difficult to access.

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2.3 HOUSING

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR ...... HOUSING CONDITIONS, FACILITIES AND UPKEEP

WE ASKED ABOUT HOUSING CONDITIONS, FACILITIES AND UPKEEP Difficulties carrying out The cost of AGED maintenance in County maintenance AGED Wexford HAVE LIVED IN THEIR 10 14% 55+ % % % 55+ live in a % AREA FOR YEARS OF PEOPLE 99 OF PEOPLE house + 83 OR MORE 30 33 LIVING IN COUNTY WEXFORD REPORTED THAT THEIR HOME WERE REPORTED TO BE WAS TOO BIG FOR THEIR CURRENT NEEDS EQUALLY PROBLEMATIC

This was the most common problem people had with facilities MOST HOMES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH 8 7 % OF PEOPLE REPORTING NO PROBLEMS ......

would like help for would like ...... would like help adaptations or physical non-financial help with bills/upkeep % % improvements to % with housing 39 for housing 39 40 AGED 55+ AGED 55+ house AGED 55+ maintenance AGED AGED % OF PEOPLE 70+ % OF PEOPLE 55+ 50 12 HOUSING PREFERENCES were unable to keep their have problems with the houses adequately warm upkeep of their homes in the last 12 months WE ASKED PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR PREFERENCES FOR HOUSING IF THEIR HOMES WERE NO LONGER SUITABLE FOR THEIR NEEDS ...... By comparison, the European Quality of Life survey (EQLS, 2012) found nationally that 5% of people were unable to afford to keep their house warm AGED ADULTS AGED 55 AND OVER % in County Wexford were most positive PROBLEMS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES OF PEOPLE 55+ 22 about adapting their house to their needs would consider moving to an and were least positive about moving in 10% 50% 20% 13% ADAPTED TYPE OF HOUSING with a relative other than their children AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ ......

AGED AGED How many adults aged 55+ 14% 39% 23% 14% in County Wexford felt positive about each of AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 55-69 70+ the following housing options, if their home

...... was no longer suitable to their needs? UNABLE TO KEEP HOUSE ADEQUATELY UPKEEP FACILITIES CONDITIONS WARM Includes: Includes: Includes: Includes: Inability to keep Difficulty carrying Shortage of space, Rot in windows, house warm for out the maintenance home too big for door or floors, and financial reasons or upkeep yourself current need, lack of damp or leak in or with the cost of indoor or downstairs walls or roof. upkeep. flushing toilet, bath Includes both cost of or shower and lack upkeep and 10% 4.1% 9% 12% 25% 25% 7.7% 8.3% 23% 20% 68% 75% of outside space. maintenance ...... Moving in with a Moving to a Living together Moving in with Moving to an Adapting your relative (not your nursing home with a few other your children adapted type of current house to The most frequent problem people had with conditions was damp or leaks (9.5%) children) older people housing your needs

COUNTY WEXFORD / SURVEY RESULTS 14 65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.3 HOUSING

...... NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR HOUSING CONDITIONS, FACILITIES AND UPKEEP

This was the most common problem people had with facilities MOST HOMES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH 8 7 % OF PEOPLE REPORTING NO PROBLEMS ......

AGED AGED How many adults aged 55+ 14% 39% 23% 14% in County Wexford felt positive about each of AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 55-69 70+ the following housing options, if their home

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2.4 SAFETY AND SECURITY

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR

HOW SAFE DO PEOPLE FEEL?

WE ASKED HOW SAFE PEOPLE FEEL IN VARIOUS SITUATIONS

IN COUNTY WEXFORD OVER 1 IN 4 PEOPLE REPORTED AN EXPERIENCE AGED THAT LEFT THEM CONCERNED FOR 24% 28% 26% 55+ THEIR OWN SAFETY MEN WOMEN ...... HOW FREQUENTLY DID THIS EXPERIENCE OCCUR?

ONCE MORE THAN ONCE

44% 56%

THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE FEEL VERY SAFE

96% 96% 87% 64% 22% feel safe at feel safe out and feel safe at feel safe out and of women DO NOT home during about during home at night about at night feel safe when out the day the day and about at night

DOES NOT FEELS SAFE FEEL SAFE

COUNTY WEXFORD / SURVEY RESULTS 16 65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.5 HEALTHY AGEING

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR ...... STATE OF HEALTH AGED have 2 or more health have 2 or more conditions that have been TILDA (2011) % + found that % health conditions 64 OF PEOPLE 70 diagnosed by a doctor 67 ......

63% 62% AGED AGED AGED MINS 55-69 AND DO AT of moderate physical AND % + 49% 34% 70+ LEAST activity per week OF PEOPLE OF PEOPLE 7 OF PEOPLE 70 OF ADULTS OF ADULTS 150 AGED AGED 55-69 70+ TILDA (2013) found that 45% of people aged 55+ do at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week.

SAY THEIR HEALTH IS GOOD OR VERY GOOD SAY THEIR HEALTH IS BAD OR VERY BAD ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES ...... ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES IN THOSE AGED 70+ IN COUNTY WEXFORD % % ...... 55 56 PERSONAL CARE HOUSEKEEPING MOBILITY 17% OF PEOPLE OF PEOPLE OF PEOPLE AGED have a long-standing illness AGED 13% of over 12% of over 70s 55-69 or health problem + 70s need need assistance 70 assistance with with their personal AGED 55+ % CURRENTLY SMOKE 5.4 housekeeping mobility and 80% of these people are severely limited 5.4% of over 70s need 13% and 88% receive % receive this This is higher than the national average of 14% in their everyday activities because this assistance 12 assistance of this health problem assistance with personal care (TILDA, 2013). 16% and 90% receive this assistance

AMONG AGED % need assistance % need assistance % need assistance MOST COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS THOSE 55-69 4.5 with personal care 7.9 with housekeeping 7.7 with mobility

THE FOUR MOST COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED

BY ADULTS AGED 55+ IN COUNTY WEXFORD AND NATIONALLY HEALTH SERVICES...... AGED AGED PREVENTIVE HEALTH AGED REASONS WHY ADULTS IN COUNTY 55-69 + WEXFORD DID NOT RECEIVE SERVICES SERVICES RECEIVED IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS 70 + NEEDED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS 55 (eg medical, social or home care) 66% Flu vaccination (in target group 65+) COST 6.5% 78% Blood test for cholesterol (all ages) % 41 49 26 41 39 48 36 51 31 28 40 37 14 11 7.6 11 % WAITING WEXFORD NATIONAL WEXFORD NATIONAL WEXFORD NATIONAL WEXFORD NATIONAL LIST 10% 87% Blood pressure check (all ages) ARTHRITIS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE HIGH CHOLESTEROL DIABETES OR HYPERTENSION DISTANCE/ TRANSPORT ...... Mammogram or breast PROBLEMS 4.5% 64% X-ray (women 55-64) While the four main health conditions reported were common across both genders, osteoporosis was very common among women only. 13% reported a doctor diagnosis of osteoporosis in % WEXFORD NATIONALLY % have been on have been on County Wexford. This was smaller to the national percentage for 13 18 AGED IN COUNTY WEXFORD AMONG a waiting list a waiting list women of 18% (TILDA, 2011) % ARE CURRENTLY THESE % for more than % for more than 55+ ON A WAITING LIST 27 61 15 OF PEOPLE 1 MONTH 3 MONTHS 17 ...... STATE OF HEALTH AGED have 2 or more health have 2 or more conditions that have been TILDA (2011) % + found that % health conditions 64 OF PEOPLE 70 diagnosed by a doctor 67 ......

AMONG AGED % need assistance % need assistance % need assistance MOST COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS THOSE 55-69 4.5 with personal care 7.9 with housekeeping 7.7 with mobility

THE FOUR MOST COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS EXPERIENCED

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.6 SOCIAL PARTICIPATION

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR

HOW OFTEN DO PEOPLE SOCIALISE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

WE ASKED PEOPLE HOW OFTEN THEY SOCIALISE OR PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY GROUPS WE ASKED PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR PARTICIPATION IN LIFELONG LEARNING

meet socially with relatives, friends ...... AGED meet people socially and colleagues at least LESS THAN ONCE IN % ONCE A AGED 2 3 PEOPLE 72 55+ 8% A MONTH or NEVER HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL WEEK ATTAINMENT AMONG SURVEY PARTICIPANTS 55+

MAIN BARRIERS TO SOCIAL PARTICIPATION 14% 17% 28% 3.2% 12% 26% OVER 1 IN EVERY 3 ADULTS AGED 70+ (34%) IN COUNTY WEXFORD SAID THAT THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE IN THEIR LOCAL AREA DON’T INTEREST THEM 9.6% 6.1% 9.3% 34% AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69

8.2% 3.9% 4.3% 35% Primary Lower Upper Third level Third level Not stated AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ secondary secondary non-degree degree or higher Can’t get to the venues People have negative Costs involved The social activities Source: Census 2011 where social activities attitudes about older people are too high available don’t are happening being involved interest me BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION IN LIFELONG LEARNING LONELINESS IN OLDER PEOPLE

MEAN LONELINESS SCORE BY AGE IN COUNTY WEXFORD AGED IN COUNTY WEXFORD EXPERIENCED IN COMPARED WITH TILDA NATIONAL AVERAGE ALMOST IN A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION IN THE MONTHS PEOPLE 55+ LIFELONG LEARNING PAST AGED This is a modified version of the UCLA Loneliness scale. Scores range from 1 4 12 5.3% 55+ 0 (not lonely) to 10 (extremely lonely). Source for National data: TILDA (2014) ...... 2.5 ...... SAID THEY 2.0 NATIONAL OFTEN FEEL LONELY ...... 1.5 COUNTY ...... WEXFORD 1.0 ...... AGED 21% 55+ 0.5 ...... 2.0% 3.4% 13% 1.8% 3.4% 5.7% MEAN LONELINESS SCORE MEAN LONELINESS 0.0 ...... COSTS LACK OF NO SUITABLE RESPONSIBILITIES PERSONAL OTHER ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT/ OR INTERESTING IN THE HOME INCAPACITY BARRIER AGED 55-69 AGED 70+ SAID THEY WITH TAKING DISTANCE COURSES OR ILL-HEALTH THE COURSE TO THE COURSE AVAILABLE FEEL LONELY People in County Wexford aged 55-69 are on average slightly less lonely than the SOME OF THE TIME national average - while people aged 70+ report a similar level of loneliness

19 65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.7 LIFELONG LEARNING

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR

HOW OFTEN DO PEOPLE SOCIALISE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

WE ASKED PEOPLE HOW OFTEN THEY SOCIALISE OR PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY GROUPS WE ASKED PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR PARTICIPATION IN LIFELONG LEARNING

MORE THAN ...... AGED participate in a THIS IS AGED IN % community group SIMILAR % WERE IN INFORMAL PARTICIPATED IN PEOPLE 29 55-69 at least weekly TO 27 OF PEOPLE 70+ 1 4 % EDUCATION % TRAINING LEADING TO ...... 11 OF PEOPLE OR CLASSES 1.9 OF PEOPLE A FORMAL EDUCATION meet socially with ...... AGED relatives, friends meet people socially and colleagues at least LESS THAN ONCE IN % ONCE A AGED 2 3 PEOPLE 72 55+ 8% A MONTH or NEVER HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATIONAL WEEK ATTAINMENT AMONG SURVEY PARTICIPANTS 55+

COUNTY WEXFORD / SURVEY RESULTS 20 65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.8 RESPECT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY ALL GOALS INDICATOR INDICATOR

PUBLIC ATTITUDES VOLUNTEERING

WE ASKED PEOPLE ABOUT ATTITUDES OR BEHAVIOURS JUST OVER ALMOST TOWARDS THEM AS PEOPLE AGED AGED VOLUNTEER ...... IN 55-69 27% AND IN PEOPLE + 23% AT LEAST 1 4 PEOPLE 1 4 70 ONCE A MONTH AGED IN COUNTY WEXFORD SAID THEY OF THESE VOLUNTEER AT LEAST WEEKLY EXPERIENCED NEGATIVE ATTITUDES 17% % OF PEOPLE + OR BEHAVIOURS TOWARDS THEM AS 12 55 AN OLDER PERSON are satisfied would like to are satisfied OF THOSE WHO with the increase the with the range VOLUNTEER amount of time amount of time of volunteering AT LEAST 82% they spend 12% they spend 72% options on OCCASIONALLY volunteering volunteering offer

SOURCES OF NEGATIVE ATTITUDES AND AGED TOP BEHAVIOURS EXPERIENCED BY PEOPLE 55+ 3 THE TYPES OF ORGANISATIONS THAT PEOPLE VOLUNTEER WITH ARE: AGED 55+

20% Community and social services (eg organisations helping people in need) 4.9% 5.4% 2.2% AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 16% Educational, cultural, sports or professional associations (eg GAA) 4.6% 2.6% 5.0% AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ 14% Social movement (eg environmental/human rights organisation) Younger Health professionals Financial services people providers providing services 12% Other voluntary organisations ...... POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

MOST COMMON FINANCIAL YOUNGER HEALTH OVERALL SOURCES OF SERVICE % PEOPLE % SERVICE % THE NEGATIVE ATTITUDES 4.8 4.4 PROVIDERS 4.0 PROVIDERS The EQLS (2012) found that Offered 3 WERE FROM 2.5% their views 6.8% Contacted AGED 70+ as an older AGED 70+ a politician person in or public 17% OF PEOPLE 4.4% an official 8.3% official AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 capacity AGED 55-69 contacted a politician or public official and only Attended a 1.4% 1.0% meeting of a AGED 70+ Attended a AGED 70+ trade union, a protest or political party 5% 4.6% demonstration 4.8% or political attended a protest AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 action group ...... 21 65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.9 CIVIC PARTICIPATION

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR

PUBLIC ATTITUDES VOLUNTEERING

SOURCES OF NEGATIVE ATTITUDES AND AGED TOP BEHAVIOURS EXPERIENCED BY PEOPLE 55+ 3 THE TYPES OF ORGANISATIONS THAT PEOPLE VOLUNTEER WITH ARE: AGED 55+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.10 INFORMATION ACCESS

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NPAS NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY ALL GOALS INDICATOR INDICATOR

SOURCES OF INFORMATION ...... Less than half of people aged THE TOP THREE NEWS 55 and over in Co. Wexford get SOURCES OF information from the internet INFORMATION FOR 89% % 74% OVER 55s IN 95 37% COUNTY WEXFORD THE INTERNET TELEVISION NATIONAL RADIO NEWSPAPERS

...... FOR PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE AGED 90% % AGED % % 63% 81 82 82 74% + WORD OF 55-69 + LANDLINE MOUTH 70 PHONE TELEVISION NATIONAL & LOCAL NATIONAL RADIO LOCAL RADIO RADIO EQUALLY

INTERNET USE

DID NOT USE COUNTY WEXFORD AGED COMPARED AGED the internet IN RESIDENTS 70+ in the past TO PEOPLE 55-69 62% 3 MONTHS 40% 1 3

AGED USED THE AGED INTERNET THE EQLS USED THE INTERNET FOUND (OTHER THAN FOR WORK) 55-69 MORE THAN 44% 55-69 PEOPLE THAT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK 52% WEEKLY

...... NOTE: 62% 7% 11% 20% ‘DO NOT USE’ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ AGED 70+ defined as those who said ‘NOT APPLICABLE’ to 40% 8% 11% 41% question about AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 AGED 55-69 internet use

DO NOT USE MORE THAN MONTHLY MORE THAN WEEKLY EVERY DAY OR (but not every week) (but not every day) ALMOST EVERY DAY

DIFFICULTY ACCESSING INFORMATION

AGED HAVE DIFFICULTY ACCESSING INFORMATION MORE THAN IN + ABOUT HEALTH OR SOCIAL CARE 1 10 PEOPLE 55 ......

AGED DIFFICULTY GETTING DIFFICULTY GETTING INFORMATION 12% 70+ INFORMATION ABOUT 6.4% ABOUT HEALTH OR LOCAL EVENTS SOCIAL CARE AGED AND ACTIVITIES 15% 55-69 12%

23 65+

MALE FEMALE SATISFIED DISSATISFIED AGE

2.11 CAREGIVING

NPAS GOAL 1: NPAS GOAL 2: NPAS GOAL 3: NATIONAL LOCAL PARTICIPATION HEALTH SECURITY INDICATOR INDICATOR

CARING FOR OTHERS CARING FOR OTHERS

WE ASKED PEOPLE ABOUT HOW OFTEN THEY PROVIDE CARE TO OTHERS NEARLY + LOOKING AFTER CHILDREN IN PEOPLE 4 OR GRANDCHILDREN AGED AGED 4 10 SPEND HOURS EVERY DAY IN 55-69 AND IN + 1 4 PEOPLE 1 7 PEOPLE 70 ...... LOOKING AFTER AN CARE FOR CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN EVERY DAY OR WEEKLY IN PEOPLE 4+ ELDERLY OR DISABLED SPEND HOURS RELATIVE EVERY DAY ...... 1 3 ...... AGED AGED 55-69 70+ 13% 9% 9.3% 4% LESS THAN 1 HOUR 8% 11% 15% 1 TO 3 HOURS 15% EVERY DAY 6% 57% 4 TO 8 HOURS 54% ...... WEEKLY ...... 29% 69% 6.6% 72% 16% MORE THAN 8 HOURS LESS THAN WEEKLY NEVER ELDERLY OR DISABLED CHILDREN RELATIVE ...... THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE IN COUNTY WEXFORD AGED 55 AND OLDER WHO ARE INVOLVED IN CARING FOR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN IS SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN THE PERCENTAGES REPORTED IN THE CAREGIVER STRAIN EUROPEAN QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY (EQLS) FOR IRELAND......

IN THE EQLS - 15% OF OVER 55s AND 7.2% OF % OF THOSE OVER 55 DO NOT EXPERIENCE 5.3 AGED EXPERIENCE AGED SOME LEVEL OF THE OVER 70s ARE INVOLVED IN CARING FOR OUT CAREGIVER CAREGIVER CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN EVERY DAY OF THOSE OVER 70 % + 2 OF 10 55-69 5.8% 86 OF PEOPLE 70 STRAIN PEOPLE STRAIN

INVOLVED IN CARING FOR AN ELDERLY OR DISABLED RELATIVE EVERY DAY ......

3% 1% CAREGIVER STRAIN 12% 21%

...... NONE AGED AGED + MODERATE 55-69 DO NOT MORE EXPERIENCE 70 HIGH AGED EXPERIENCE THAN AGED SOME LEVEL OF 86% 78% IN + CAREGIVER IN 55-69 CAREGIVER 1 7 OF PEOPLE 70 STRAIN 1 4 PEOPLE STRAIN

CAREGIVER STRAIN IS MEASURED USING THE QUESTION “HAS YOUR OWN LIFESTYLE BEEN AFFECTED BY CAREGIVER STRAIN IS MEASURED USING THE QUESTION “HAS YOUR OWN LIFESTYLE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE CARING THAT YOU PROVIDE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS?” THE CARING THAT YOU PROVIDE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS?” THERE ARE 12 DIFFERENT ITEMS SUCH AS “SLEEP DISTURBED” AND “IT IS A FINANCIAL STRAIN” THERE ARE 12 DIFFERENT ITEMS SUCH AS “SLEEP DISTURBED” AND “IT IS A FINANCIAL STRAIN”

COUNTY WEXFORD / SURVEY RESULTS 24 3

SECTION 3 : METHODOLOGY

The target population for this survey includes all community-dwelling members of the population aged 55 and older in County Wexford. This sample did not include people aged 55 and older who were in long- term care or living in an institution at the time of survey. A multi-stage random-route sampling strategy was used to generate a sample of this population. STUDY POPULATION AND SAMPLE

The target population for this survey includes all community-dwelling members of the population aged 55 and older in County Wexford. This sample did not include people aged 55 and older who were in long-term care or living in an institution at the time of survey. A multistage random-route sampling strategy was used to generate a sample of this population. This sampling approach involved several steps.

Firstly, a random sample of 50 District Electoral Divisions (DED) in County Wexford was selected as the primary sampling units (PSUs). Within each selected DED a starting address was selected at random. Beginning with this address a total of 10 interviews were to be completed in each of the 50 areas.

Detailed information on the approach that interviewers took to identify eligible households within each area for the survey is provided in Appendix 1. In summary, from their starting address, interviewers called to every fifth house. The interviewer asked to speak to a person aged 55 years or older in the household. One person aged 55 or older per household was invited to complete the interview. If there were two or more older people in the household then the interviewer applied the ‘next birthday’ rule to select one participant.

FIELDWORK AND RESPONSE RATE

A total of 502 interviews were conducted with participants aged 55 and older. Interviews were conducted in 2015.

The response rate is the proportion of selected households that included an eligible participant who completed an interview. Interviewers visited a total of 648 eligible households where a person aged 55 and older was resident. A further 280 households were visited but eligibility to participate in the survey was not determined. Based on the proportion of eligible households identified from the number of households visited, we calculated that 233 of these 280 would have contained a person who was eligible to participate. We included these households when calculating the response rate. A total of 501 interviewers were completed from 881 households, with a response rate of 57%.%.

DATA COLLECTION METHODS

Each participant completed a structured Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) in their own home with a trained interviewer from Amárach Research. The interview contained questions on: age-friendly public spaces; experiences of discrimination; housing; safety and security; healthy ageing; health and social services utilisation;

COUNTY WEXFORD / METHODOLOGY 26 participation in education and lifelong learning; active citizenship and volunteering; social and cultural participation; transport; and access to information. Participants were also invited to complete an additional, separate, paper-based survey on potentially sensitive topics. This included emotional wellbeing and elder abuse. This data will be available at the end of 2016.

ANALYTIC STRATEGY

This report presents descriptive data from the survey, including percentages and average values. In general, the results focus on the percentage of people aged 55+ who can be classified into a certain group, for example, those who report difficulty accessing specific services, or who volunteer. In a small number of cases participants did not respond to a survey item. These participants are excluded from the results for that survey question. Across all survey questions, no more than 15% of participants were missing a response.

PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS

Throughout the report results are reported for different age groups and gender in order to illustrate key differences between groups in the population aged 55 and older. Results are, in the main, reported for two different age groups: 55-69; and 70+. Other age groups are reported where relevant. For example, uptake of the flu vaccine is reported for the target age group (age 65+).

NATIONAL BENCHMARKS

There are a number of national studies which collect data that is similar to this study. These include the Census, The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and the European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) and the Survey of Income and Living Conditions. Where applicable, we have reported this national data as a comparison or benchmark for the local data.

WEIGHTING

The response rate for the CAPI in County Wexford was 57%. Response rates typically vary among different groups within a given population such as different age groups or levels of education. This variation can lead to biased estimates when reporting results. This analysis included the application of sample weights which corresponded to the number of people in the population of County Wexford that were represented by each survey participant. Weights which were applied to the survey sample were estimated using the Census

27 (2011). The characteristics compared were age, gender, educational attainment (primary/ secondary/third level) and marital status (married/not married).

All analysis was conducted using Stata Version 13.

LIMITATIONS OF THIS REPORT AND FUTURE ANALYSIS

The results reported here are broadly descriptive and associations between responses to the different survey items are not explored in detail. Further work will be undertaken to explore complex associations between the different variables recorded in the survey. In addition, future publications will compare results across counties. It is also important to note that while the data is broadly representative of the population aged 55+ in the community in County Wexford, it does not include, and is not representative of, individuals who live in institutional settings.

INTERPRETING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GROUPS

The data reported in this report is based on a random sample of individuals aged 55+ living in County Wexford. Any differences that we see between groups within the county (e.g. between men and women or between different age groups), or between County Wexford and national figures, could reflect a real difference in the population as a whole, or could be due to random chance. The size of a difference that is likely to be real rather than due to random chance depends on two issues: 1. The size of the groups we are comparing, and 2. How low or high the percentages that we are comparing are. The Tables on the following pages provide a guide to how big the differences need to be for us to be confident that they are real differences. Table 1 should be referred to when comparing small groups, of about 250 individuals. In this report, this applies when we are comparing men versus women, and comparing age groups 55-69 versus age 70+. Table 2 should be referred to when comparing groups of 250-500 individuals (an age group in a county, or the whole county) to a national figure. In this report, this applies to comparisons between the county itself, and national data sources such as TILDA or EQLS.

COUNTY WEXFORD / METHODOLOGY 28 TABLE 1: COMPARING SMALL GROUPS (of about 250 individuals) TABLE 2: COMPARING COUNTY DATA (250-500 people) AND NATIONAL DATA (>=1000 people) INCLUDES: MEN COMPARED WITH WOMEN; AGE 55-69 COMPARED WITH 70+ INCLUDES: COMPARISONS BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND NATIONAL DATA SOURCES (e.g. TILDA and EQLS) HOW BIG IS THE How confident can we be that it is a “real” difference? DIFFERENCE? (i.e., not due to chance) HOW BIG IS THE How confident can we be that it is a “real” difference? DIFFERENCE? (i.e., not due to chance) 9% OR MORE Can be reasonably confident differences are real (percentage points) Can be reasonably confident differences are real Example: 74% of those in the 70+ age group and 64% of the 7% OR MORE 55-69 group are dissatisfied with the availability of accessible (percentage points) Example: 60% of people in the local authority area rated toilets. We can be confident that this 10% difference is not public transport as good or excellent, compared with 50% due to chance. nationally. We can be confident that this 10% difference is not due to chance. 5-8% We need to be cautious with these differences. (percentage points) We need to be cautious with these differences. We can only be confident that they represent real differences 4-6% if the percentages being compared are above or below a (percentage points) We can only be confident that they represent real differences certain value. if the percentages being compared are above or below a certain value. Are both values being Minimum Example: 20% of the compared … difference over 70s compared with 28% of those Are both values being Minimum needed Example: 62% of over aged 55-69 felt compared … difference 70s in the local positive about moving we can be authority area have Less than 30% or greater than 70%? 8% into an adapted type of confident multiple chronic housing. Both values is real conditions, compared are below 30%, Less than 20% or greater than 80%? 7% with 67% nationally. therefore we can be Both values are confident that this 8% Less than 25% or greater than 75%? 6% between 15% and Less than 15% or greater than 85%? 6% difference is a real 85%, and therefore we difference between Less than 15% or greater than 85%? 5% cannot be confident these two age groups. Less than 10% or greater than 90%? 5% that this 5% difference Less than 10% or greater than 90%? 4% is real. LESS THAN 5% Cannot be confident that these differences are real (percentage points) Cannot be confident that these differences are real Example: 21% of women had an experience that left them LESS THAN 4% concerned for their personal safety, compared with 17% of (percentage points) Example: 14% of over 55s smoke, compared with 15% men. We cannot be confident that this 4% difference is real. nationally. We cannot be confident that this 1% difference is This difference could be due to chance. real. This difference may to be due to chance.

29 TABLE 1: COMPARING SMALL GROUPS (of about 250 individuals) TABLE 2: COMPARING COUNTY DATA (250-500 people) AND NATIONAL DATA (>=1000 people) INCLUDES: MEN COMPARED WITH WOMEN; AGE 55-69 COMPARED WITH 70+ INCLUDES: COMPARISONS BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND NATIONAL DATA SOURCES (e.g. TILDA and EQLS) HOW BIG IS THE How confident can we be that it is a “real” difference? DIFFERENCE? (i.e., not due to chance) HOW BIG IS THE How confident can we be that it is a “real” difference? DIFFERENCE? (i.e., not due to chance) 9% OR MORE Can be reasonably confident differences are real (percentage points) Can be reasonably confident differences are real Example: 74% of those in the 70+ age group and 64% of the 7% OR MORE 55-69 group are dissatisfied with the availability of accessible (percentage points) Example: 60% of people in the local authority area rated toilets. We can be confident that this 10% difference is not public transport as good or excellent, compared with 50% due to chance. nationally. We can be confident that this 10% difference is not due to chance. 5-8% We need to be cautious with these differences. (percentage points) We need to be cautious with these differences. We can only be confident that they represent real differences 4-6% if the percentages being compared are above or below a (percentage points) We can only be confident that they represent real differences certain value. if the percentages being compared are above or below a certain value. Are both values being Minimum Example: 20% of the compared … difference over 70s compared with 28% of those Are both values being Minimum needed Example: 62% of over aged 55-69 felt compared … difference 70s in the local positive about moving we can be authority area have Less than 30% or greater than 70%? 8% into an adapted type of confident multiple chronic housing. Both values is real conditions, compared are below 30%, Less than 20% or greater than 80%? 7% with 67% nationally. therefore we can be Both values are confident that this 8% Less than 25% or greater than 75%? 6% between 15% and Less than 15% or greater than 85%? 6% difference is a real 85%, and therefore we difference between Less than 15% or greater than 85%? 5% cannot be confident these two age groups. Less than 10% or greater than 90%? 5% that this 5% difference Less than 10% or greater than 90%? 4% is real. LESS THAN 5% Cannot be confident that these differences are real (percentage points) Cannot be confident that these differences are real Example: 21% of women had an experience that left them LESS THAN 4% concerned for their personal safety, compared with 17% of (percentage points) Example: 14% of over 55s smoke, compared with 15% men. We cannot be confident that this 4% difference is real. nationally. We cannot be confident that this 1% difference is This difference could be due to chance. real. This difference may to be due to chance.

COUNTY WEXFORD / METHODOLOGY 30 APPENDIX: DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF IDENTIFYING ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS

The steps taken by interviewers were as follows: 1. Within each district electoral division (DED) interviewers were given a starting address on (for example) Road 1. The interviewer called at this house and asked to speak to somebody aged 55 years or older. If there is an eligible occupant or if there was no response from the house, they made a note of the address and called back, up to four times. 2. To locate the next house, interviewers stood with their back to the front door, turned to their left and counted five doors along the road, and called at this fifth house on e.g. Road 1. 3. Interviewers continued in this manner, calling at every fifth house until they reached the end of the road; assuming they successfully identified an eligible occupant to complete an interview or noted non-responses. 4. At the end of Road 1 they turned Left on to Road 2, counted five houses from the last house visited on Road 1 and continued calling to every fifth house on Road 2 until the end of the road. 5. At the end of Road 2 interviewers turned Right on to Road 3 (counted five houses from the last house visited on Road 2), continued calling at every fifth house on Road 3 until the end of the road. 6. At the end of Road 3, the interviewer turned Left on to Road 4, and alternate right and left turns at the end of each road while keeping within the DED.

If a household was ineligible due to age of more than 55 years or the household refused to participate, was vacant or derelict, interviewers used the following procedure to locate the next house: 1. Interviewers stood with their backs to the front door, turned left and went to the next house. If they again met with an ineligible household or a refusal they continued next door to the left until they identified an eligible occupant or noted a non-response. 2. Once they obtained an interview or non-response interviewers reverted to the fifth house on the left rule (steps 2-6). This procedure was followed until the quota of 10 interviews was reached, up to a maximum of 50 households, within each assigned DED. 3. The address and outcome of each house visited was recorded (including refusals, ineligible, vacant/derelict, non-responses and completed interviews) on the response sheet by each interviewer.

APARTMENTS: Interviewers are given a sheet with the total number of residential addresses in the first column and the target apartment or flat in the second column. If apartments are not numbered, and there are doorbells, they count the bells from top left to bottom right. If apartments are not numbered and there are no separate doorbells, they count the apartments from top left to bottom right as you face the main door of the building from the street.

31 RANDOM ROUTE RURAL AREA: In a rural area where houses are more spread-out interviewers are supplied with a map of each relevant DED and given the address to call at within each DED.

HOUSEHOLD RESPONSE RATE: In order to calculate the response rate it is important to identify which houses are excluded because they are ineligible (nobody age 55 years or older), households that could not be contacted (non-response) and which households were eligible (person aged 55 years or older) but which either co-operated or refused to participate in the survey. Interviewers record each address called at and the outcome using codes for refusals, ineligibles, vacant/derelict and non-contacts.

In relation to ‘non-response’ interviewers record the time called at, and the times at which they called back (up to 4 times on different days and times). They also record the final outcome after the 4 attempts i.e. not eligible due to age, refused, interview completed, or could not contact after 4 attempts. 10% -20% of interviews and adherence to random route are validated.

COUNTY WEXFORD / METHODOLOGY 32 REFERENCES & DATA SOURCES

Central Statistics Office (CSO) (2013) Population and Labour Force Projections 2016-2046. Government Publications.

Department of Health (2013) Healthy Ireland. A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025. Dublin: Department of Health.

Department of Health (2013) The National Positive Ageing Strategy. Dublin: Department of Health.

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2002) Active Ageing: A Policy Framework. Available at http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/67215/1/WHO_NMH_NPH_02.8.pdf

DATA SOURCE CENSUS Reference period 2011 Data collection frequency Five year intervals Coverage De facto population i.e. the population recorded for each area represents the total of all persons present within its boundaries on the night of the Census, together with all persons who arrived in that area on the morning of Monday 11 April 2011, not having been enumerated elsewhere Method of data collection Self-completed form Data content Demography Relevant policy areas Healthcare, health, carers education, employment, transport, housing and living arrangements References http://www.cso.ie/en/census/

Barrett A, Savva G, Timonen V, Kenny R. (2011) Fifty Plus in Ireland 2011. First results from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA). Dublin: The Irish Longitudinal Study onAgeing.

Nolan A, O’ Regan C, Dooley C, Wallace D, Hever A, Cronin H, et al. (2014). The Over 50s in a Changing Ireland. Dublin: The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing. Sample size 4,581,269 (total population)

33 DATA SOURCE EUROPEAN QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY (EQLS) Reference Period 2011 Data collection frequency Every four years Coverage The target population is all residents aged 18 and older, and the target sample size ranges from 1,000 to 3,000. A multi-stage, stratified random sampling procedure is used. Method of data collection Face-to-face questionnaire Data content Employment, income, housing and environment, family, health, work-life balance, subjective wellbeing and social equality. Relevant policy areas Family life, housing, income, life satisfaction, subjective- wellbeing, trust and social solidarity, poverty and social inclusion. References http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/surveys/european- quality-of-life-surveys-eqls/european-quality-of-life- survey-2012 Sample size 1051

DATA SOURCE THE IRISH LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF AGEING (TILDA) Reference Period(s) Wave 1 (2009-2011); Wave 2 (2012-2013) Data collection frequency Every two years, Wave 3 due to finish data collection in 2015 Coverage Community-dwelling adults aged 50+ at Wave 1 and 52+ at Wave 2, living in the Republic of Ireland (ROI). A random, clustered, stratified sampling is used to ensure population representative sample. Method of data collection Face-to-face Interviews in participants homes; self- completion questionnaire; nurse-led health assessment Data content Health, economic and social data Relevant policy areas Employment, Education and Lifelong Learning, Active Citizenship, Engagement in Activities, Transport, Healthy Ageing, Support and Care Services, Income, Homes, Ageism References TILDA data available from http://www.ucd.ie/issda/data/ tilda/ Sample size Wave 1: 8,175; Wave 2: 7,010

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