Table 3 Client characteristics during Stage II
Characteristic of persons assessed with BelRAI Screener & BelRAI Social Supplement | n | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Care dependency (n = 743) | ||
 In need of at least extensive assistance with IADL tasks | 539 | 72.5 |
 In need of at least extensive assistance with ADL tasks | 329 | 44.3 |
 At least moderate cognitive impairment | 158 | 21.3 |
 Depression symptoms present in the last 3 days | 431 | 58.0 |
 Behavioral problems present in the last three days | 58 | 7.7 |
Living status (n = 741) | ||
 Non-cohabitation | 370 | 49.8 |
 Cohabitation with adults only | 311 | 42.0 |
 Cohabitation with minors only | 20 | 2.7 |
 Cohabitation with adults and minors | 40 | 5.4 |
Type of residence (n = 742) | ||
 House (single detached, semi-detached or townhouse) | 476 | 64.2 |
 (Studio) apartment | 154 | 34.2 |
 Other | 12 | 1.6 |
Ownership status (n = 741) | ||
 (Co-) owner of the residence (with or without outstanding loan or mortgage) | 397 | 53.6 |
 Tenant (from private individual or public institution) | 291 | 39.3 |
 Person pays no rent | 40 | 5.4 |
 Other | 13 | 1.8 |
Living conditions | ||
 Home disrepair (n = 742) | 62 | 8.3 |
 Squalid conditions (n = 743) | 34 | 4.6 |
 Inadequate heating or cooling (n = 740) | 81 | 10.9 |
 Lack of personal safety (n = 741) | 73 | 9.8 |
 Limited access to home (or rooms in the home) (n = 743) | 120 | 16.2 |
Use of aids in the last month | ||
 For mobility (n = 742) | 472 | 63.6 |
 For eating (n = 741) | 103 | 13.9 |
 For grooming (n = 741) | 452 | 61.0 |
 For communication (n = 736) | 191 | 26.0 |
 For safety (n = 740) | 185 | 25.0 |
Feelings of loneliness (n = 736) | ||
 Not lonely | 308 | 41.8 |
 Only in certain situations or triggered by specific events | 115 | 15.6 |
 Occasionally (less than weekly) | 117 | 15.9 |
 Frequently (less than daily) | 124 | 16.8 |
 Daily | 72 | 9.8 |
Strengths | ||
 Having a confidant (n = 735) | 602 | 81.9 |
 Consistent positive outlook on life (n = 730) | 501 | 68.6 |
 Strong relationship with family (n = 734) | 558 | 76.0 |
 Strong relationship with friends (n = 734) | 393 | 53.5 |
Social interactions in last month | ||
 Visit to and/or from family members or friends (n = 742) | 650 | 87.6 |
 Other interactions (e.g. telephone or e-mail) (n = 742) | 363 | 85.7 |
Financial vulnerability | ||
 Prevented from receiving essential support because of limited funds (n = 740) | 134 | 18.1 |
Person is informal caregiver for others (n = 735) | ||
 No | 607 | 82.6 |
 Yes, one other person | 78 | 10.6 |
 Yes, multiple persons | 50 | 6.8 |
Receiving informal care from others ( n  = 736) | ||
 No informal caregivers | 71 | 9.7 |
 One informal caregiver | 268 | 36.4 |
 Two informal caregivers | 189 | 25.7 |
 Three informal caregivers | 111 | 15.1 |
 More than three informal caregivers | 97 | 13.1 |
Relation of informal caregiver(s) to person (n = 736) | ||
 Child(-in-law) | 507 | 68.9 |
 Spouse or partner | 245 | 33.3 |
 Parent/Guardian | 48 | 6.5 |
 Other family member | 141 | 19.2 |
 Other (e.g. friend, neighbor, volunteer) | 105 | 14.2 |
Type of support given to person | ||
 IADL (n = 666) | 615 | 92.3 |
 ADL (n = 664) | 407 | 61.3 |
 Childcare (n = 659) | 74 | 11.2 |
 Companionship (n = 664) | 582 | 87.7 |
Caregiver burden | ||
 Informal caregiver is not able to keep going (n = 400) | 39 | 9.8 |
 Informal caregiver is distressed (n = 394) | 137 | 34.8 |