The survey Icelandic older people (ICEOLD) was
accomplished in the autumn 2008. The study used a
national sample of 700 persons in ages 65–79 years
and 700 aged 80þ, living in Iceland. The older age
group is overrepresented and the sample is weighted
to represent the Icelandic population aged 65þ.
Persons living in nursing homes or living abroad
were excluded. Discounting excluded and deceased
individuals the final sample consisted of 1189