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Household Activities

Household Activities

This indicator refers to the extent to which persons aged 55 years and over, or those who report being limited or very limited because of a health problem, experience difficulties with household activities, and the extent to which they receive help with these activities. The results are self-reported data.

The respondents were asked the following question relating to household activities:

If you are 55 years or older: Do you have difficulty doing any of the following (no difficulty, some difficulty, a lot of difficulty, cannot do it by myself, never tried it or do not need to do it):

  • Preparing meals?
  • Using the telephone?
  • Shopping?
  • Managing medication?
  • Doing light housework?
  • Doing heavy housework?
  • Taking care of finances and everyday administrative tasks?
Percentage of persons aged 55 years and over, and those aged 18–54 years who are limited in usual activities due to a health problem, who have difficulties with household activities
Percentage of persons aged 55 years and over, and those aged 18–54 years who are limited in usual activities due to a health problem, who have difficulties with household activities