Demographic characteristics of sample
| VARIABLE | GAT (N = 100) | PCN (N = 81) | CC (N = 73) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | |||
| • Mean (SD) | 80.9 (7.43) | 81.2 (7.35) | 82.2 (6.55) |
| • Range | 56–96 | 56–96 | 65–96 |
| Sex, % | |||
| • Female | 55 | 57 | 62 |
| Marital status, % | |||
| • Married, common-law | 52 | 51 | 43 |
| • Widowed | 40 | 41 | 51 |
| • Separated, divorced, never married | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Living arrangements, % | |||
| • With spouse or family member | 57 | 57 | 49 |
| • Alone | 39 | 42 | 45 |
| • Other | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Residence, % | |||
| • House or apartment | 72 | 72 | 62 |
| • Assisted living | 27 | 27 | 37 |
| • Long-term care | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Family physician, % | |||
| • Yes | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Home care involvement, % | |||
| • Yes | 67 | 65 | NA |
CC—community care, GAT—geriatric assessment team, NA—not applicable, PCN—primary care network.