Table 1.
Sample Means
| Full Sample (n=6701) | Higher-Income Subsample (n=4533) | Low-Income Subsample (n=2168) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Informal Care | 0.507 | 0.478 | 0.579 |
| Informal Care Hours | 13.29 | 12.43 | 15.43 |
| Age | 81.07 | 81.19 | 80.79 |
| Male | 0.187 | 0.206 | 0.140 |
| Education (years) | 9.98 | 10.80 | 7.97 |
| Income ($) | 17768 | 22658 | 5757 |
| Black | 0.130 | 0.100 | 0.204 |
| Other Race | 0.031 | 0.019 | 0.058 |
| High Blood Pressure | 0.617 | 0.596 | 0.668 |
| Diabetes | 0.185 | 0.172 | 0.218 |
| Cancer | 0.156 | 0.168 | 0.128 |
| Lung Disease | 0.156 | 0.150 | 0.169 |
| Heart Disease | 0.407 | 0.400 | 0.426 |
| Stroke | 0.189 | 0.187 | 0.194 |
| Psychiatric Disorder | 0.189 | 0.179 | 0.213 |
| Arthritis | 0.682 | 0.671 | 0.708 |
| Dementia | 0.176 | 0.157 | 0.224 |
| # ADL Limitations | 2.05 | 2.01 | 2.15 |
| # IADL Limitations | 1.41 | 1.34 | 1.56 |
Note: Sample statistics weighted by HRS/AHEAD sampling weights