Self-reported Health

62% of participants reported that their health is excellent or very good compared to others of their age.

Physical Activity

On average, participants spend 7 hours per week doing moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk walking.

Life Space

92.7% of participants go outside of their neighborhood without assistance.

Mobility Limitations

8.5% of participants are unable to walk 2-3 blocks or climb 10 steps.

Living Situation

40% of participants live alone.

Walking Speed

The average speed walking 400 meters (about 1 lap around a track) was 2 ⅓ miles per hour.

Alcohol Intake

On average, participants report drinking 2.75 drinks per week.

Medications

On average, participants report taking 4.4 medications.

Education

• High school or less: 14.8%

• Some college or college graduate: 49.1%

• Post-college education: 36.1%

Medical History

• History of diabetes: 15%

• History of arthritis: 56.3%

• History of osteoporosis: 17.5%

• History of cancer*: 24.9%

• History of stroke: 2.4%

• History of sciatica: 17.8%

• History of depression: 18.4%

• History of urinary incontinence: 22.2%

*(excluding non-melanoma skin cancer)

Marital Status

51% of participants are married or in a married-like relationship.