Table 1 Basic participant characteristics (N = 58)
From: Map-based assessment of older adults’ life space: validity and reliability
Characteristic | Mean ± SD or n (%) | Min.; Max. |
|---|---|---|
Sociodemographics | ||
Age, mean ± SD | 74.0 ± 5.5 | 65; 87 |
Female, n (%) | 23 (39.7) | |
Living alone, n (%) | 21 (36.2) | |
Living area, n (%) | ||
Urban | 29 (50.0) | |
Suburban | 22 (37.9) | |
Rural | 7 (12.1) | |
Private car available, n (%) | 45 (77.6) | |
Years of education, n (%) | 13.8 ± 3.1 | 8; 22 |
Financial hardship, n (%) | ||
No difficulties | 55 (94.8) | |
Some difficulties | 2 (3.4) | |
Severe difficulties | 1 (1.7) | |
Health-related parameters | ||
Body Mass Index, mean ± SD | 25.4 ± 3.5 | 18.8; 34.3 |
Number of falls in past 12 months, n (%) | ||
0 | 41 (70.7) | |
1 | 12 (20.7) | |
≥ 2 | 5 (8.6) | |
Use of walking aid in past week, n (%) | ||
No aid | 57 (98.3) | |
Walking stick | 1 (1.7) | |
MMSE Count (0–30), mean ± SD | 27.6 ± 2.3 | 17; 30 |