"The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), led by Trinity College Dublin, recently presented key findings to the EU Parliament. TILDA is a large-scale, nationally representative study of people aged 50 and over in Ireland. By exploring the ageing process and considering the factors that relate to successful ageing, it seeks to plan and develop appropriate health, social and economic policies....
"Important insights presented from TILDA included:
- Quality of Life continues to improve after age 50 and peaks between the ages of 65 and 75. At 83 years of age, Quality of Life is equivalent to that at 50 years.
- Older people contribute to society by supporting parents, children and grandchildren in both care and money contributions, and engage in social activities such as volunteering.
- Adverse childhood events significantly influence health status in later life...."
http://www.tcd.ie/Communications/news/news.php?headerID=3334&vs_date=2013-11-1
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