Table 3. Proportion of the Sample Needing Assistance with Activities of Daily Living.
| Activities of Daily Living | Number | Percent Needing Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation1 | 7,821 | 92.7 |
| Grooming | 6,246 | 74.0 |
| Bathing | 6,235 | 73.9 |
| Dressing | 5,884 | 69.7 |
| Continence | 4,307 | 51.0 |
| Eating | 4,045 | 47.9 |
| Using the Toilet | 3,755 | 44.5 |
| Walking | 3,153 | 37.3 |
| Transferring | 2,837 | 33.6 |
| Wheelchair Mobility | 1,557 | 18.4 |
1
Out of walking distance.
NOTE: N = 8,437.
SOURCE: IHA/UCSF Medicare Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Baseline Data, 1995.