Table 1.
Descriptive background characteristics of the sample in Wave 4 (weighted)
| Characteristic | Mean (SD)/% | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 74.08 (0.12) | 65–98 |
| Gender | ||
| Men | 43.69% | |
| Women | 56.31% | |
| Education | ||
| Elementary education | 54.14% | |
| Secondary education | 27.71% | |
| Post-secondary education | 18.15% | |
| Marital status | ||
| No partner | 36.44% | |
| Has partner | 60.24% | |
| Became widowed | 3.32% | |
| Financial adequacy | 2.77 (0.02) | 1–4 |
| Depressive symptoms | 2.79 (0.04) | 0–12 |
| Quality of life | 36.14 (0.11) | 12–48 |
| Recall score | 7.73 (0.06) | 0–20 |
| Fluency score | 16.87 (0.11) | 0–45 |
| Self-perceived health | 2.52 (0.02) | 1–5 |
| Mobility limitations | 2.29 (0.05) | 0–10 |