Table 4.
ESTIMATED CHANGE IN INDEPENDENT SOCIAL FUNCTIONING AFTER 10 YEARS IN SHELTERED CARE
| FUNCTION (ESIS SCALE) | CHANGEa(%) |
|---|---|
| Taking care of own purchasing needs | −26 |
| Access to community resources | −7 |
| Access and involvement in friendship activities | −16 |
| Using community facilities | −17 |
| Access to basic and personal resourcesb | −30 |
| Access to and participation with family | −31 |
| Participation in community groups | No Change |
Estimated change = .36 standard deviation units.
Meals, medical care, laundry services, clothing, toiletries, telephone, etc.