Table 2.
Details of activities and proportion (percentage) of participants who engaged in them at baseline in 2812 elderly people in New Haven, CT, United States
| Detail of activity | Sometimes | Often | No of participants with missing data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social: | |||
| Church attendance | 43.8 | 1.7 | 50 |
| Visits to cinema, restaurants, sporting events | 34.2 | 25.4 | 51 |
| Day or overnight trips | 22.1 | 9.9 | 52 |
| Playing cards, games, bingo | 14.6 | 20.5 | 52 |
| Participation in social groups | 41.2 | NA | 50 |
| Fitness: | |||
| Active sports or swimming | 5.4 | 5.2 | 53 |
| Walking | 29.5 | 42.4 | 52 |
| Physical exercise | 18.0 | 17.8 | 52 |
| Productive: | |||
| Gardening | 13.9 | 17.0 | 51 |
| Preparing meals | 13.2 | 70.3 | 51 |
| Shopping | 22.4 | 62.6 | 53 |
| Unpaid community work | 5.6 | 8.1 | 52 |
| Paid community work | 1.9 | 1.2 | 54 |
| Other paid employment | NA | 12.5 | 37 |
NA=not applicable.