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The sample demographics and disease-related characteristics (N = 88)
| Characteristic | Mean ± SD or frequencies in % |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 66.84 ± 8.8 |
| Male | 65.9% (58) |
| Female | 34.1% (30) |
| Education (years) | 14.14 ± 3.25 |
| Living with another person at home | 84.1% (74) |
| Help from Social Security | 33.3% (29) |
| Hoehn & Yahr stage | – |
| Stage 1 | 4.6% (4) |
| Stage 2 | 59.8% (52) |
| Stage 3 | 20.7% (18) |
| Stage 4 | 14.9% (13) |
| Stage 5 | 0 |
