Table 1.
Sample Characteristics.a
| Care Recipients (n = 7) | Caregivers (n = 7) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 77 (60-88) | 79 (63-86) |
| Gender, F/M | 3 (43%)/4 (57%) | 4 (57%)/3 (43%) |
| Walking difficulties, Y/N | 5 (71%)/2 (29%) | 0 (0%)/7 (100%) |
| Vision difficulties, Y/N | 1 (14%)/6 (86%) | 0 (0%)/7 (100%) |
| Hearing difficulties, Y/N | 2 (29%)/5 (71%) | 2 (29%)/5 (71%) |
| Fine motor problems, Y/N | 1 (14%)/6 (86%) | 1 (14%)/6 (86%) |
| Psychiatric history, Y/N | 2 (29%)/5 (71%) | 0 (0%)/7 (100%) |
| Comorbid conditions, n | 1 (0-5) | 2 (0-6) |
| Comorbid conditions | Hypertension (n = 4, 57%) | Hypertension (n = 4, 57%) |
| Diabetes (n = 2, 29%) | Allergies (n = 2, 29%) | |
| Congestive heart failure (n = 1, 14%) | Urinary incontinence (n = 2, 29%) | |
| High cholesterol (n = 1, 14%) | Diabetes (n = 1, 14%) | |
| Hydrocephalus (n = 1, 14%) | Diverticulitis (n = 1, 14%) | |
| Hypothyroidism (n = 1, 14%) | Enlarged prostate (n = 1, 14%) | |
| Open heart surgery (n = 1, 14%) | Gout (n = 1, 14%) | |
| Urinary incontinence (n = 1, 14%) | Heart arrhythmia (n = 1, 14%) | |
| Vascular stent (n = 1, 14%) | High cholesterol (n = 1, 14%) | |
| Knee problems (n = 1, 14%) | ||
| Macular degeneration (n = 1, 14%) |
Abbreviations: F, female; M, male; N, no; Y, yes.
a Data are median (range) or frequency counts (percentage).