Item Description | aged 65 years or below (Group A) (N = 45) | early-stage elderly individuals (Group B) (N = 52) | late-stage elderly individuals aged 75 years or over (Group C) (N = 53) | |
1) I live a regular life. | 2.87 ± 0.72 | 2.87 ± 0.90 | 3.54 ± 0.67 | ** |
2) I take a rest if I am tired without overdoing it. | 3.16 ± 0.67 | 3.31 ± 0.67 | 3.57 ± 0.82 | |
3) I adjust my work/housework to avoid putting a heavy burden on my body. | 2.98 ± 0.65 | 3.13 ± 0.88 | 3.62 ± 0.59 | ** |
4) I have someone to talk to or talk about my troubles, but when I am stressed, I try not to. | 2.91 ± 0.67 | 3.15 ± 0.93 | 3.35 ± 0.86 | |
5) I take sufficient sleep and can wake up clearly refreshed. | 2.96 ± 0.82 | 2.92 ± 0.86 | 3.29 ± 0.89 | |
6) When I go out, and I feel cold, I have to wear another coat and remove if when it is warm. | 3.29 ± 0.62 | 3.43 ± 0.72 | 3.68 ± 0.64 | |
7) I take a bath with lukewarm water between 38˚C and 40˚C. | 2.69 ± 1.04 | 2.76 ± 0.98 | 3.43 ± 0.91 | ** |
8) I warm up the bathroom and dressing room before taking a shower on a cold day. | 2.20 ± 1.01 | 2.48 ± 1.16 | 3.13 ± 1.11 | ** |
9) I obtain information regarding what to watch out at the time of bathing. | 2.22 ± 1.04 | 2.52 ± 1.07 | 2.85 ± 1.13 | |
Total score | 25.0 ± 4.49 | 26.6 ± 4.69 | 30.3 ± 3.38 | ** |