Table 1.
Participant characteristics for the sample (N=32)
| Characteristic | Mean (SD) or N (%) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67.7 (5.7) | 60–81 |
| Gender (male; female) | 12 (38%); 20 (63%) | |
| Memory impairment screen (0–8) | 7.6 (0.9) | 5–8 |
| Number of comorbidities | 3.3 (2.4) | 0–9 |
| 0 | 2 (6%) | |
| 1–2 | 13 (41%) | |
| 3–5 | 11 (34%) | |
| 6+ | 6 (19%) | |
| Reported falling in the past year | 10 (31%) | |
| 2 min walk test (steps)* | 245.1 (18.4) | 216–288 |
| Uses a walking aid | ||
| Indoors | 0 | |
| Outdoors | 1 (3%) | |
| Living situation | ||
| Lives alone | 12 (37%) | |
| Lives with spouse±children | 15 (47%) | |
| Lives with friend/relative | 5 (16%) |
*Number of steps taken as counted by a physiotherapist.