Table 2.
Characteristics of subjects in pilot Stepping On workshop (n = 11).
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) or n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, m (SD) | 86 (4.4) |
| Gender, female, n (%) | 8/11 (72%) |
| Education, n (%) | |
| -beyond high school | 4 (36%) |
| -high school | 5 (45%) |
| -less than high school | 2 (18%) |
| Race/ethnic group, n (%) | |
| -Caucasian | 11 (100%) |
| -African American | 0/11 (0%) |
| -Latino | 0/11 (0%) |
| Use of assistive device for walking, n (%) | 5 (45%) |
| Fallen in the past year, n (%) | 9 (82%) |
| # falls in the past year, m (SD) | 1.4 (1.6) |
| Timed up and go, m (SD)a | 19.84 (8.33) |
aTimed up and go of >13.5 indicates high risk for falls (32).