Table 4.

Use of community-based resources

RESOURCESWOMEN, N (%)MEN, N (%)OVERALL, N (%)
Formal resources (eg, Meals on Wheels or housekeeping services)99 (63.1)46 (58.2)145 (61.4)
Intermediate resources (eg, participation in community or church groups)113 (72.0)48 (60.8)161 (68.2)
Informal resources (eg, relationships or activities with friends and family)138 (87.9)65 (82.3)203 (86.0)