Table 1.
Characteristics of participants and beneficiaries of the elderly care by the elderly program.
| Classification | Participating elderly ('07–'13) | Recipient elderly ('13) |
|---|---|---|
| N | 108,803 | 33,932 |
| Gender (%) | ||
| Male | 16.92 | 18.12 |
| Female | 83.08 | 81.88 |
| Age group (%) | ||
| 65–69 years | 37.94 | 6.00 |
| 70–79 years | 56.90 | 43.58 |
| 80–89 years | 5.10 | 43.79 |
| ≥90 years | 0.06 | 6.63 |
| Type of household (%) | ||
| Living alone | 42.86 | 83.30 |
| Elderly couple | 29.32 | 4.66 |
| Elderly couple with children | 1.12 | 0.00 |
| Family living together (no financial means) | 6.28 | 2.18 |
| Family living together (have financial means) | 17.57 | 1.72 |
| Others | 3.84 | 3.03 |
| Number of chronic diseases (mean ± SD) | 3.80 ± 1.82 | 4.01 ± 2.65 |