This study was designed to identify the correlation among perceived health, depression and activities of daily
living in low-income community dwelling elderly. Methods: The subjects consisted of 254 basic livelihood security person
aged over 65, who live in house located in Buk-gu, Daegu city. The data was collected through interview with questionnaire
from July 1 to August 20, 2009. Results: The average number of the perceived status in study subjects was
2.37. The average scores of activities of daily living (ADL) were 5.55. There was a significant relationship between perceived
health status & ADL (r=.270, p=.01) and between depression & ADL (r=-.163, p=.01). The general characteristics
which significantly affected depression was sex (t=-1.986, p=.49), education (F=8.968, p=.000), marital status (F=
2.588, p=.037), occupation (t=33.258, p=.000). The general characteristics which significantly affected ADL was occupation
(t=-7.677, p=.000). Conclusion: The finding of this study give useful information for constructing an intervention
program and care for low-income elderly.