Description

For sample adults age 55 and older who live in a retirement community or complex, RCOMPHONE reports whether telephone call services to check on the person's well-being are available in the person's community/building or complex. The person was instructed to report such services, whether or not he or she personally used them.

RCOMPHONE was introduced in 1984 as part of a Study on Aging supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues with this variable.

Universe

Availability

• 1984

Weights

• 1984 : SAMPWEIGHT