Group | Dance group | Control group |
---|---|---|
No. of participants | 11 | 11 |
Age (mean, SD) | 86.9, 5.1 | 85.6, 4.2 |
Sex (female/male) | 8/3 | 10/1 |
Height in cm (mean, SD) | 159.1, 10.0 | 154.5, 10.1 |
Weight in kg (mean, SD) | 68.3, 14.3 | 58.8, 13.1 |
Mini-Mental Statusa (mean, SD) | 27.2, 2.0 | 27.0, 2.6 |
Vision | ||
Vision aid (n/%) | 5/45.4 | 4/36.4 |
Visual acuityb [MAR] (high/low contrast) | 0.48/0.66 | 0.53/0.67 |
Melbourne Edge Testc [dB] (mode, range) | 19, 9-21 | 19, 5-24 |
Fall Risk factors d (n/%) | ||
Low BMI (< 23) | 1/9 | 5/4 |
Slow walking speed (< 1.22 m/s) | 11/100 | 11/100 |
Previous falls requiring medical attention | none | none |
Falls in the last 6 months | 1/9 | 3/27 |
3 or more prescription medications | 7/64 | 10/91 |
Cardiovascular medications | 11/100 | 10/91 |
Anti-Anxiety medication or sedatives | 3/27 | 3/27 |
Medication for dizziness | none | 1/9 |
Categorized as ‘Faller’ | 5/45 | 6/55 |