Codes and Frequencies
Description
For sample persons age 55 and older in 1984 and age 65 and older in 1986 who, due to a health or physical problem, has difficulty managing her/his own money when by herself/himself and not using any special equipment, and who receives help when engaging in such an activity, FLMONYHRIH reports if she/he receives help from a relative household member and, if so, if the help is paid for. Examples of money management activities include keeping track of expenses and paying bills.
If the person receives help from more than one person in the same category, and some are paid while others not, the help is denoted as paid for. If the person indicates that help is received from a spouse, child, or parent, she/he is not asked whether the help is paid for.
This variable is part of a series of variables related to the difficulty of doing various activities due to a physical/mental health condition, the use of help from others to carry on such activities, and the number of years this difficulty has persisted. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1984: Sample persons age 55+ who have difficulty managing money and receive help from another person for managing money.
- 1986: Persons age 65+ who have difficulty managing money and who receive help from another person in managing money.
Availability
- 1984, 1986
Weights
- 1986 : PERWEIGHT
- 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT