Table 3: Day-to-day functioning and degree of autonomy criteria for older adults with dementia.
Variable Results (%)
I Have some dementia, but home, daily, and social life are almost independent. 56 (20.0)
II Demonstrated a few difficulties with communication and symptoms and behaviors that interfered with daily life. Can be self-supporting if someone is there to guide them. 38 (13.5)
II a Same state as II but also out of home. 8 (2.8)
II b Same state as II but also in the home. 31 (11.0)
III Sometimes demonstrated difficulties with communication and symptoms and behaviors that interfere with daily life. Need nursing care. 49 (17.4)
III a Same state as III but also in the day. 16 (5.7)
III b Same state as III but also in the night. 3 (1.1)
IV Frequently demonstrated difficulties with communication and symptoms and behaviors that interfere with daily life. Need continuous nursing care. 63 (22.3)
M Have notable mental symptoms and problematic action or serious physical disease and need specialized medical care. 18 (6.4)