TABLE 1.
Demographic characteristics
| Characteristic (n=101) | |
|---|---|
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 84.0±8.6 |
| Female sex, % | 79.2 |
| Number of comorbidities, mean ± SD | 1.8±1.0 |
| Dementia | 58 (57.4) |
| Stroke | 13 (12.9) |
| Liver disease | 1 (1.0) |
| Depression | 41 (40.6) |
| Kidney disease | 12 (11.9) |
| Diabetes | 25 (24.8) |
| Cancer | 9 (8.9) |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 15 (14.9) |
| Baseline ADL score, mean ± SD (independent = 0, total dependence = 28) | 11.9±8.7 |
| Mental status in past seven days | |
| Disorganized speech | 12 (11.9) |
| Altered perception | 19 (18.8) |
| Unresponsiveness | 1 (1.0) |
| Lethargy | 19 (18.8) |
Data presented as n (%) unless otherwise indicated. ADL Activities of daily living