Description of the physical and non-physical living conditions of the Dutch population aged 55 years and older. Detailed description of r's residence / satisfaction and wishes regarding residence / daily activities / going outdoors conveyance / visiting service centre for aged persons / going out at night, fear / respondent and partner physical problems with different daily activities, getting help with it, physical condition, infirmities, medical attendance / making use of domestic help, catering service / efforts made to move into a home for aged persons / working conditions effects on r's physical and mental condition / social life visits, assisting friends / paying and receiving visits, impediments / understanding with children / leisure following courses, hobbies, entertainment etc., impediments. Background variables: basic characteristics/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ politics/ religion/ consumption of durables/ readership, mass media, and 'cultural' exposure/ organizational membership