Table 1.
Prevalence of Participant (n = 144) Health Conditions From Adapted Older Americans Resources and Services List
| Health conditions | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Arthritis or rheumatism | 89 (62%) |
| Allergies or sinus problems | 83 (58%) |
| High blood pressure | 80 (56%) |
| Other joint or muscle problems | 47 (33%) |
| Heart trouble or disease | 46 (32%) |
| Unsteadiness/balance difficulties | 43 (30%) |
| Diabetes | 35 (24%) |
| Thyroid or other gland disorders | 35 (24%) |
| Other urinary tract disorders (including prostate trouble) | 33 (23%) |
| Asthma or wheezing | 32 (22%) |
| History of insomnia (described as lasting one month or longer) | 31 (22%) |
| Bronchitis/emphysema/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 28 (19%) |
| Glaucoma or cataracts | 28 (19%) |
| History of falls (described as two or more falls in one year) | 27 (19%) |
| Circulation trouble in arms or legs | 25 (17%) |
| Kidney disease | 18 (13%) |
| Cancer or leukemia | 12 (8%) |
| Effects of stroke | 9 (6%) |
| Stomach or duodenal ulcers | 9 (6%) |
| Liver problems or disease | 4 (3%) |
| Alzheimer’s disease or dementia | 1 (1%) |
| Parkinson’s disease | 1 (1%) |
| Seizures or epilepsy | 1 (1%) |