The activities of the respondents were recorded and summarized into the subsequent categories.
(see Level of activity):
For each category of activities, the following variables were aggregated:
a) the total duration (in minutes) during which aids were used for
the execution of these activities.
b) the total duration (in minutes) during which somebody provided
help for the execution of these activities
c) the total duration (in minutes) during which these activities were
perceived as being effortful (difficult).
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IADL-time |
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Formalities |
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Medical care |
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Leisure-time |
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Leisure except of reading/TV |
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Reading |
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TV-time |
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Social contact |
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Work-time |
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Helping-time |
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Ambulation |
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difficulty |
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Resting |
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