Collected Dataset / ALSA_Wave2

The primary sample of the older old adults (70 and older) was randomly drawn from the database of the South Australian Electoral Roll. Persons in the older age groups as well as males were deliberately over sampled to compensate for the higher mortality that could be expected over the study period. In addition, spouses of primary respondents (aged 65 and over) and other household members aged 70 and over were asked to participate.

Follow-up of participants. Short telephone interviews of about 20-30 minutes duration focussed on major intervening life events and changes in marital status, accommodation, health, and activities of daily living.