A Social Report for Ireland Volume II - the NESC Website

170Table 8.2 Construction of Older People’s Well-beingDomains Components IndicatorsEconomic Resources Income Income compositionState pensionNet pension replacement rateIncome distributionPovertyIncome poverty by genderConsistent povertyDeprivationDeprivationHeating deprivationWork and Participation Work Labour force statusAverage exit age from the labour forceEducationLevel of educational attainmentRelationships and Care Family Structure Marital statusLiving arrangementsLiving aloneLonelinessCaringCarersInstitutionsResident in nursing homes and hospitalsCommunity and Environment Housing Housing problemsHousing needCommunityPractical help from neighboursCommunity and voluntary activitiesEnvironmentPollution and noiseTransportQuality of public transportHealth Life expectancy Life expectancy at 65Health statusPrevalence of disabilityMental healthAccess to health servicesPerception of healthRisk behavioursSmoking cigarettesDrinking alcoholOverweight / obeseHealthy behavioursPhysical exerciseNutritionDemocracy and Values Exercising democracy Intergenerational solidarityVoter participationUse of ICTThreatsCrime victimisationPerception of crimePoor treatment, neglect, abuseEqualityAge discriminationThese domains and indicators provide an assessment of older people’s well-being.In relation to economic well-being information is presented on income, povertyand deprivation, including heating deprivation. Pensions are an important sourceof income for older people and particular attention is paid to the adequacy ofpensions to prevent poverty and income replacement elements. Pension provisionfor older people is especially important in the context of the economic crisis.