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Characteristics of Community-dwelling Elderly Patients and Their Surrogates
| Characteristics | Elderly Persons (n = 14) | Surrogates (n = 14) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), y | 83 (6.9) | 67.5 (13.7) |
| Women, no. (%) | 7 (50) | 11 (78.6) |
| Race, no. (%) | ||
| White | 14 (100) | 14 (100) |
| Education, no. (%) | ||
| High school graduate or less | 5 (35.7) | 1 (7.1) |
| Some college or higher | 9 (64.3) | 13 (92.9) |
| Religion, no. (%) | ||
| Catholic | 5 (35.7) | 6 (42.9) |
| Christian (non-Catholic) | 6 (42.9) | 5 (35.7) |
| Jewish | 3 (21.4) | 1 (7.1) |
| Other | 2 (14.3) | |
