Table 3

Frequency (percentages) of cues nominated by participants as most important to their overall quality of life

Elicited cues Frequency
Family13  (81%)
Health10 (62%)
Leisure/hobbies8 (50%)
Marriage8 (50%)
Work6 (38%)
Exercise4 (25%)
Home life/environment4 (25%)
Social life4 (25%)
Independence4 (25%)
Food3 (19%)
Finances3 (19%)
Miscellaneous3-150 3 (19%)
Holidays/travel2 (13%)
Pets2 (13%)
Work related activity since retirement2 (13%)
  • 3-150 Cues nominated by only one participant were labelled as miscellaneous and included dining out, church, and retirement.