Table 1 Sum scores

Impairment

Problems with …

…vision

…hearing

…speaking

…body mass index (i.e. over 30 or under 16)

…urinary incontinence

…defecation

…feeling weak, tired, or a lack of energy

…sleeping

…tachycardia

Range of sum index: 0-9

Pain

Pain in…

…head

…chest

…stomach

…back

…hands

…joints

Range of sum index: 0-6

Activity &

Problems with independently…

participation

…walking

limitation

…eating

…getting up from bed or chair

…dressing

…using the toilet

…taking a shower or bath

…preparing meals

…using a telephone

…doing the laundry

…caring for finances/accounting

…using public transport

…doing major household tasks

…doing shopping

Range of sum index: 0-13

Social support

Having…

…no feelings of loneliness

…no feeling of missing someone to turn to

…at least one supportive family member

…someone to turn to

Range of sum index: 0-4

Social network utilization

At least weekly…

…visits from family

…phone calls with family

…visits from friends

…phone calls with friends

…participation in clubs/associations/parties

Range of sum index: 0-5