Elderly Active When Not Institutionalized
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Americans over 70 who are not institutionalized remain active and productive, according to a new survey by University of Michigan researchers.
Of 900 elderly Americans between October 1993 and May 1994, 45% still grew and froze their own food. About 28% performed some home repairs and 56% did some yardwork.
The survey found that one-third reported doing some kind of volunteer work, while 42% helped others with transportation and 21% provided child care for others.
Those surveyed said the conditions most linked with their productivity were good vision, lack of pain and continence.
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