Table 1.
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Centenarians (N = 54)
| Variables | Mean ±SD | N(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 100.13±1.85 | ||
| Gender | Males | 12(22) | |
| Females | 42(78) | ||
| Marital Status | Married/Cohabitating | 6(11) | |
| Separated/Divorced | 1(2) | ||
| Widowed | 46(85) | ||
| Never Married | 1(2) | ||
| Years of Education | 13.31±3.01 | ||
| POPS – Personality Domains | PATL (z-score composite) | .17±.64 | |
| Optimism | 3.61±1.19 | ||
| Easygoing | 3.30±1.14 | ||
| Laughter | 3.41±.66 | ||
| Introversion/Outgoing | 4.02±.94 | ||
| EE (z-score composite) | −.05±.82 | ||
| Bottle Up Emotions | 2.57±.94 | ||
| Express Feelings Openly | 2.54±.84 | ||
| GDS | 4.67±4.01 | ||
| MMSE | 28.04±2.07 | ||
| Self-Rated Health | 2.69±.91 | ||
| History of Medical Illnesses | 1.28±1.07 | ||
| Cancer | 23(42) | ||
| Heart Attack | 14(26) | ||
| Stroke/TIA | 7(13) | ||
| Diabetes | 2(4) | ||
| High Blood Pressure | 23(43) | ||
| Living Arrangements | |||
| Nursing Home with Full-Time Skilled Care | 8(15) | ||
| Private Home or Senior Housing with Full-Time Care | 22(41) | ||
| Private Home or Senior Housing with Part-Time Care | 8(15) | ||
| Private Home without Aide or Care | 16(29) | ||
Note. GDS = Geriatric Depression Scale; MMSE = Mini Mental Status Exam; POPS = Personality Outlook Profile Scale; PATL = Positive Attitude Towards Life; EE = Emotional Expression.