Table 1. Demographic Characteristics (n=69).
| Variable | Subgroup | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ≥65-74 | 27 | (39) |
| ≥75-84 | 20 | (29) | |
| ≥85-94 | 21 | (30) | |
| ≥95 | 1 | (0) | |
| Sex | Female | 48 | (70) |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic-white | 11 | (16) |
| Non-Hispanic white | 51 | (74) | |
| African American | 16 | (23) | |
| Asian | 1 | (0) | |
| Marital Status | Married | 6 | (9) |
| Widowed | 15 | (22) | |
| Divorced | 15 | (22) | |
| Separated | 2 | (3) | |
| Never Married | 30 | (43) | |
| Self-Neglect Recruitment Criteria | Inattention to Hygiene | 34 | (49) |
| Inattention to Environment | 45 | (65) | |
| Refusal of Services | 31 | (45) | |
| Endangerment of self | 50 | (72) | |
| Monthly income | ≤150% Poverty level | 28 | (41) |
| Other Social Variables | Living alone | 57 | (83) |
| Home Attendant (%yes) | 20 | (29) | |
| Primary Care | 60 | (87) | |
| Use assist device | 45 | (65) | |
| Substance Use | Current Smoking | 16 | (23) |
| Current Alcohol Use | 27 | (39) |