HOW HEALTHY ARE YOU REALLY?
When researchers and policy makers ask health-related questions they often have to rely on self-reported rather than tested health data. [...]
FAMILY TIES AND LIFE SATISFACTION IN EUROPE
Using SHARE data, this study investigates how older people’s quality of life is shaped by their family ties. We aim [...]
SPOUSAL CARE-GIVING ARRANGEMENTS IN EUROPE
Spouses (and partners) are the most important source of care in old age. There are, however, interesting differences as to [...]
THE BLUES SIDE OF GRANDCHILDREN CARE
Despite the fact that most grandparents in Europe provide childcare services to their grandchildren, little is known on whether this [...]
SOCIAL NETWORK CHANGES AMONG OLDER EUROPEANS: THE ROLE OF GENDER
This study examined changes in the social networks of older Europeans and analyzed gender as a predictor of these transformations. [...]