Table 1.
Demographic information (n = 206)
| n/Mean | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 68 (33 %) | |
| Female | 138 (67 %) | |
| Age | 72.79 (6.46) | 65–93 |
| Education (years) | 14.31 (3.91) | 2–27.5 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 122 (59.2 %) | |
| Never married/divorced | 26 (12.6 %) | |
| Widowed | 58 (28.2 %) | |
| No. of current illnesses | 1.08 (1.03) | 0–5 |
| Most common medical conditions reported | ||
| Arthritis/osteoporosis | 46 (22.3 %) | |
| High/low blood pressure | 38 (18.4 %) | |
| Diabetes | 19 (9.2 %) | |
| Heart problem | 14 (6.8 %) | |
| Stomach problem | 11 (5.3 %) | |
| Thyroid problem | 10 (4.9 %) | |
| High cholesterol | 7 (3.4 %) | |