Table A2.
Questions for the measures of ADL and IADL.
| Variables | Questions |
|---|---|
| ADL | Do you have difficulty walking 100 m? |
| Do you have difficulty getting up from a chair after sitting for a long period? | |
| Do you have difficulty climbing several flights of stairs without resting? | |
| Do you have difficulty stooping, kneeling or crouching? | |
| Do you have difficulty reaching or extending your arms above shoulder level? | |
| Do you have difficulty lifting or carrying weights over 5 kg, like a heavy bag of groceries? | |
| Do you have difficulty picking up a small coin from a table? | |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulty dressing? | |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulty bathing or showering? | |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulty eating, such as cutting up your food? | |
| Do you have any difficulty getting into or out of bed? | |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulties with using the toilet, including on and off? | |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulties controlling urination and defecation? | |
| IADL | Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulties doing household chores? |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulties preparing hot meals? | |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulties shopping for groceries? | |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulties managing your money, such as paying your bills, keeping track of expenses, or managing assets? | |
| Because of health and memory problems, do you have any difficulties making phone calls? | |
Notes: For each question, the possible answers are (1) No, I don't have any difficulty; (2) I have difficulty, but can still do it; (3) Yes, I have difficulty and need help; (4) I cannot do it.