Table 2.
Baseline demographic characteristics, by treatment arm
| Variable | Intervention Arm (n = 33) | Usual activities Arm (n = 31) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 14 (42%) | 11 (35%) |
| Female | 19 (58%) | 20 (65%) |
| Age (years) | ||
| Median (IQR) | 80 (75, 87) | 78 (68, 83) |
| Mean (SD) | 79.3 (8.7) | 76.5 (9.7) |
| Range | 61–95 | 62–95 |
| Participants’ first language: | ||
| English | 32 (97%) | 28 (90%) |
| Other | 1 (3%) | 3 (10%) |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White | 33 (100%) | 29 (94%) |
| Asian or Asian British | 0 (0%) | 2 (6%) |
| Marital status: | ||
| Married/living as married | 16 (48%) | 8 (26%) |
| Living with other family members | 0 (0%) | 2 (6%) |
| Living alone | 11 (33%) | 16 (52%) |
| Widowed | 6 (18%) | 5 (16%) |
| Employment status | ||
| Full time employment | 0 (0%) | 1 (3%) |
| Retired | 29 (88%) | 28 (90%) |
| Other | 4 (12%) | 2 (6%) |