Table 1.
Sample characteristics
| Variable | Patient (n=10) | Family Member (n=10) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age in yrs (range) | 78.6 (69–92) | 63.2 (43–77) |
| Education | ||
| < H.S. | 2 | 0 |
| H.S./GED | 2 | 3 |
| Technical school or College | 4 | 4 |
| Graduate school | 2 | 3 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 5 | 7 |
| Male | 5 | 3 |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Black/African American | 1 | 1 |
| White/Caucasian | 9 | 9 |
| Relationship | ||
| Spouse/partner | 8 | |
| Adult child | 2 | |
| MCI subtype | ||
| Amnestic | 9 | |
| Non-amnestic | 1 | |
| Health Literacy Score* | ||
| 0–1: indicates high likelihood of limited literacy | 3 | 0 |
| 2–3: indicates possibility of limited literacy | 2 | 3 |
| 4–6: almost always indicates adequate literacy | 5 | 7 |
*
using Newest Vital Sign