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Profiles - Aged 80+
Cathleen
Cathleen is widowed with adult children. Since her husband died she has lived alone in a ground floor flat in a small block. She is a retired teacher and civil servant. Ethnic background: White English.
Isabella
Isabella is a widow and has one daughter. Before her retirement she used to work in an accountancy firm. She lives on her own in a close-knit community. Ethnic background: British.
Interview HF02
Retired financial accountant; married with 2 children.
Interview HF09
Retired gauge inspector; married with 1 child.
Interview HF10
Retired customs and excise; married with 2 children.
Interview HF15
Retired postal worker; married with 3 children.
Interview HF17
Retired works manager; married with 2 children.
Interview HF25
Retired technical officer; married 1 child.
Interview HF40
Mother and housewife; widowed with 1 child.