| 1 |
The elderly often forget events that have just happened, and ask questions and say the same things repeatedly |
204 (57.6) |
150 (42.4) |
| 2 |
The elderly forget where they put something, and even suspect that someone has stolen or hidden their items |
228 (64.4) |
126 (35.6) |
| 3 |
The elderly’s emotions change drastically: they become confused, suspicious, afraid, overly dependent on family members and easily frustrated and discouraged, both at home and at work |
241 (68.1) |
113 (31.9) |
| 4 |
The elderly often find it difficult to plan or complete daily tasks, to drive and to manage finances |
247 (69.8) |
107 (30.2) |
| 5 |
The elderly find it difficult to perform daily activities and work, forget how to cook and operate the telephone/cell phone, cannot do simple calculations and work longer hours than usual |
253 (71.5) |
101 (28.5) |
| 6 |
The elderly are confused about time (important days/dates) and where they are, and do not know the way back home |
266 (75.1) |
88 (24.9) |
| 7 |
The elderly have difficulty in speaking and finding the right words, and often stop in the middle of a conversation and are confused about how to continue |
281 (79.4) |
73 (20.6) |
| 8 |
The elderly do not have the enthusiasm or initiative to carry out activities or hobbies that they usually enjoy with their friends |
282 (79.7) |
72 (20.3) |
| 9 |
The elderly find it difficult to coordinate their clothes when dressing (for example, colors that are not compatible are worn together), are unable to count money correctly when purchasing something, and cannot take good care of themselves |
308 (87) |
46 (13) |
| 10 |
The elderly find it difficult to judge distances, run into mirrors while walking, do not recognize their own faces, spill water because they cannot aim correctly when filling a glass, and find it difficult to distinguish colors |
309 (87.3) |
45 (12.7) |
