Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of the Study Sample (N = 8)
| Variables | Means (SD), Range | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 81.4 (3.58), 77-87 | |
| Total years of education | 12.6 (2.62), 8-17 | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 3 (37.5) | |
| Female | 5 (62.5) | |
| Baseline Mini-Mental State Examination Scores | 21.8 (5.1), 11-27 | |
| Ethnicity non-Hispanic white | 8 (100) | |
| Marital status married | 1 (12.5) | |
| Divorced | 1 (12.5) | |
| Widow | 4 (50.0) | |
| Never married | 1 (12.5) | |
| Other | 1 (12.5) | |
| Living situation lived at home | ||
| Lived alone in assisted living | 5 (62.5) | |
| Lived in a group home | 3 (37.5) | |
| Number of medical diagnoses except for AD | 3.1 (1.5), 1-5 | |
| Number of all prescribed and over-the-counter medications | 5.5 (2.8), 2-11 | |
| On β-blockers | 3 (37.5) | |
| On AD medications | 7 (87.5) | |
Abbreviations: AD, Alzheimer’s disease; SD, standard deviation.