Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the work performance abilities of the elderly living alone and the elderly living together, and to examine the support method to continue living alone. [Subjects and methods] 124 elderly living alone and living together. [Method] Mail survey. The survey items were basic information (age and sex), presence of cohabiting family members, and OSA-SF competence. [Results] Elderly people living alone had higher work performance. By gender, older men living alone had higher task performance than older men living together. In particular, males carried out economic management and responsible roles in the home, while females performed domestic activities such as eating. [Conclusion] To support living alone, it is necessary to provide support according to gender.
