Table 2 Mental changes noticed by the 663 older adults
Hasegawa Dementia Scale Score | ≤20 (a) | 21–24 (b) | ≥25 (c) | Chi-square Test | Adjusted Residual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(n = 80) | (n = 78) | (n = 505) | ||||
% | % | % | P value | O < E | E < O | |
Loss of appetite | 6.3 | 5.1 | 4.2 | 0.679 | ||
Being unable to sleep at night | 11.3 | 9.0 | 11.3 | 0.829 | ||
Feeling more moody in the mornings and less so in the evenings | 2.5 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 0.635 | ||
Losing motivation and interest in things | 17.5 | 10.3 | 6.9 | 0.006 | c | a |
Worrying about their health | 16.3 | 9.0 | 6.3 | 0.008 | c | a |
Frequently feeling anxious | 8.8 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 0.189 | ||
Feeling restless | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.844 | ||
Feeling compelled to do things despite not believing there is a need for them (washing hands, closing doors, checking the state of open flames, among others) | 5.0 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 0.694 | ||
Fluctuating mood | 8.8 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 0.011 | c | a |
Sometimes wanting to die | 5.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 0.475 | ||
Becoming more forgetful | 46.3 | 33.3 | 14.9 | < 0.001 | c | a,b |