Taking advantage of the new information from the 2001 Census, as well as drawing on a range of other sources, this report will provide a comprehensive statistical picture of key issues concerning older people's lives in the UK. Tables, maps, graphs, charts and line diagrams will supplement the text and boxes within the text will highlight key issues throughout.

Introduction
Demographic Profile
Living Arrangements
Housing
Working Lives
Health
Health and Social Care
Economic Resources
Lifestyles

The OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) is the government department that provides UK statistical and registration services. ONS is responsible for producing a wide range of key economic and social statistics which are used by policy makers across government to create evidence-based policies and monitor performance against them. The Office also builds and maintains data sources both for itself and for its business and research customers. It makes statistics available so that everyone can easily assess the state of the nation, the performance of government, and their own position.