Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Variable | Participants (n = 31) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) M(SD) | 74.2 (5.78) |
| Sex (male n (%): female n (%)) | 11 (35.5): 20 (64.5) |
| Height (cm) M(SD) | 168.9 (8.6) |
| Weight (kg) M(SD) | 75.2 (14.8) |
| Marital status n (%) | |
| Never married | 4 (12.9) |
| Married/De facto | 18 (58.1) |
| Widowed | 3 (9.7) |
| Separated/Divorced | 6 (19.4) |
| Living arrangements n (%) | |
| Alone | 11 (35.5) |
| With spouse/partner | 20 (64.5) |
| Education n (%) | |
| High school | 14 (45.2) |
| Trade | 5 (16.1) |
| Tertiary | 12 (38.7) |
| Health issues n (%) | 23 (74.2) |
| Prescribed medications n (%) | 24 (80.0) |
| Mobility n (%) | |
| No trouble walking | 28 (90.3) |
| Some trouble but does not use walking aid | 2 (6.5) |
| Needs a walking stick outside | 1 (3.2) |
| Falls in last year n (%) | 7 (24.1) |
| PASE M(SD) | 129.9 (83.3) |
Note. M Mean, SD standard deviation, PASE Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, cm centre metres, kg kilogram