Performance in Daily Living Activities of the Elderly While Living at Home or Being Home-bound in a Thai Suburban Community

The purpose of this study was to examine the ability of elderly people in performing their daily activities while living at home or being home-bound in the community. Data collection included interviews and observation of their performance at their home in the community. The study found that all of the elderly communicated independently. They also acted independently in interpersonal interactions and relationships, but they needed assistance from people or equipment in some activities such as walking and bodily care. Most of the home-bound elderly performed activities of daily living independently, whereas the elderly living at home were dependent when using transportation and driving.