Variable | Residents N = 16 |
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Age (years)a | 82.5 (71–97) |
Gender (n) | |
Male | 5 |
Female | 11 |
Country of birth (n) | |
Sweden | 16 |
Level of education (n) | |
Primary school (< 9 years) | 8 |
Upper secondary school (≥ 9–12 years) | 3 |
Education at university level < 2 years | 1 |
Education at university level ≥ 2 years | 4 |
Family status (n) | |
Married | 2 |
Unmarried | 2 |
Divorced | 3 |
Widow/widower | 9 |
Number of languages reported to be understood (n) | |
≤ 2 | 11 |
3–4 | 5 |
Languages older people reported they could understand (n) | |
Swedish | 16 |
English | 7 |
German | 4 |
French | 4 |
Latin | 1 |
Had participated in choosing care home for older people (n) | |
Yes | 13 |
No | 2 |
By chance | 1 |
Wish to stay at another care home for older people (n) | |
Yes | 2 |
No | 13 |
Uncertain | 1 |
Number of years at the care home for older people | |
≤ 2 | 12 |
3–4 | 3 |
≥ 5 | 1 |