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| Variable | Fearful (n=29) | Not fearful (n=18) | P-Value | Total (n=47) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||||
| Mean | 84.3 | 81.7 | 0.210 | 83.3 |
| SD | 5.0 | 9.0 | 6.9 | |
| Range | 77.95 | 73.95 | 73.95 | |
| Sex | ||||
| Female | 23 (79%) | 15 (83%) | 0.524 | 38 (81%) |
| Assistive device | ||||
| None | 18 (62%) | 8 (44%) | 26 (55%) | |
| Cane | 7 (24%) | 6 (33%) | 0.490 | 13 (28%) |
| Walker | 4 (14%) | 4 (22%) | 8 (17%) | |
| Fall(s) in previous year | 15(52%) | 3(17%) | 0.016 | 18 (38%) |
