Table 1.

Demographic characteristics of sample

VARIABLEGAT (N = 100)PCN (N = 81)CC (N = 73)
Age, y
  • Mean (SD)80.9 (7.43)81.2 (7.35)82.2 (6.55)
  • Range56–9656–9665–96
Sex, %
  • Female555762
Marital status, %
  • Married, common-law525143
  • Widowed404151
  • Separated, divorced, never married897
Living arrangements, %
  • With spouse or family member575749
  • Alone394245
  • Other436
Residence, %
  • House or apartment727262
  • Assisted living272737
  • Long-term care111
Family physician, %
  • Yes100100100
Home care involvement, %
  • Yes6765NA
  • CC—community care, GAT—geriatric assessment team, NA—not applicable, PCN—primary care network.