Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of elderly (n=60)
| Demographic variables | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age of the elderly (in years) | ||
| a) 61-65 | 27 | 45.0 |
| b) 66-70 | 22 | 36.7 |
| c) Above 70 years | 11 | 18.3 |
| Gender | ||
| a) Male | 35 | 58.3 |
| b) Female | 25 | 41.7 |
| Education | ||
| a) Primary education | 27 | 45.0 |
| b) Secondary education | 22 | 36.7 |
| c) PUC | 7 | 11.7 |
| d) Graduate and above | 4 | 6.7 |
| Religion | ||
| a) Hindu | 17 | 28.3 |
| b) Muslim | 23 | 38.3 |
| c) Christian | 20 | 33.3 |
| Nature of previous occupation | ||
| a) Unemployed | 24 | 40.0 |
| b) Daily wages | 22 | 36.7 |
| c) Government employees | 14 | 23.3 |
| d) Private employee | - | - |
| Marital status | ||
| a) Married | 38 | 63.3 |
| b) Widower/widow | 16 | 26.7 |
| c) Divorce | 6 | 10.0 |
| d) Unmarried | - | |
| Source of income | ||
| a) Pension | 14 | 23.3 |
| b) Children | 23 | 38.3 |
| c) Old age pension | 18 | 30.0 |
| d) Nil | 5 | 8.3 |
| Recreation activities done in daily living | ||
| a) Listening music | 11 | 18.3 |
| b) Gardening | 23 | 38.3 |
| c) Spending time with grand children | 19 | 31.7 |
| d) Watching TV | 7 | 11.7 |
| e) If any other (specify) | - | - |
| Any health-related problem | ||
| a) Yes | 23 | 38.3 |
| b) No | 37 | 61.7 |
| c) If yes specify | - | - |