Description of changes in the physical and non-physical living conditions of the Dutch population aged 55 years and older. Changes in r's living conditions in a period of 6 years / housing detailed description of r's residence, experiences, suitability, wishes, people living with r, use of telephone, means of transportation / health physical condition, experience of it / r's ability to shift for himself / making use of domestic, social and medical assistance taking hot meals / warning in case of illness / work and retirement, paid and unpaid jobs experiences, wishes, finances / leisure holidays, following courses, hobbies, entertainment etc. / impediments / boredom possession of "Pas 65" / social life receiving and paying visits, contacts with children, friends, neighbours, experiences, wishes, solitude. Background variables: basic characteristics/ place of birth/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ politics/ religion/ consumption of durables/ readership, mass media, and 'cultural' exposure/ organizational membership