Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of MIND Participants with a Memory Disorder and their Caregivers
| Characteristic | n | Mean (SD) or n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Participant Characteristics | |||
| Age, No. (%) | 303 | ||
| 70–79 | 77 (25) | ||
| 80–89 | 181 (60) | ||
| 90 and older | 45 (15) | ||
| Female, No. (%) | 303 | 193 (64) | |
| Black/African American or Other Non-White Race, No. (%) |
303 | 87 (29) | |
| Education, mean (SD), y | 300 | 13.2 (3.6) | |
| Living with Caregiver, No. (%) | 303 | 211 (70) | |
| Time living at residence, means (SD), y | 297 | 21.1 (18.3) | |
| Annual household income, No. (%) | 209 | ||
| Less than $25,000 in last year | 56 (27) | ||
| Greater than or equal to $25,000 in last year | 153 (73) | ||
| Currently receiving public assistance benefits, No. (%) |
303 | 35 (12) | |
| Had dementia, No. (%) | 303 | 265 (88) | |
| Mild dementia | 265 | 130 (49) | |
| Moderate dementia | 265 | 98 (37) | |
| Severe dementia | 265 | 37 (14) | |
| Caregiver Characteristics | |||
| n | Mean (SD) or n (%) | ||
| Age | 275 | ||
| 59 or younger | 101 (37) | ||
| 60–69 | 51 (18) | ||
| 70–79 | 53 (19) | ||
| 80 and older | 70 (26) | ||
| Female, No. (%) | 278 | 207 (75) | |
| Relationship | 278 | ||
| Spouse (%) | 123 (44) | ||
| Child (%) | 130 (47) | ||
| Other person (%) | 25 (9) | ||
| Education, mean (SD), y | 278 | 15.4 (3.0) | |
| Currently Employed, No. (%) | 276 | 127 (46) | |