Table 1 Overview of the three different groups of older adults
Group (Age: mean ± SD) | Housing situation | Need for support/services in daily life | Physical activity | Health index score* (median (range)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SA (Age: 71.5 ± 4.2) (Sex: 7 women, 7 men) | Free living | Manage daily life by themselves | Actively practicing and competing in orienteering, i.e. cross-country running | 31.5 (22–36) |
FL (Age: 75.2 ± 7.2) (Sex: 5 women, 6 men) | Free living | Manage daily life, some have meals on wheels | Engage in everyday physical activity such as walking outdoors, cycling, swimming | 29 (21–34) |
SLH (Age: 86.7 ± 3.9) (Sex: 12 women) | Senior living homes | Need assistance to manage daily life, all have home care services | Engage in basic physical activity such as walking to joint dining hall, walking in corridors, and moving in the apartment | 28 (22–36) |