Table 2.
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Study Participants (N = 90)
| Variable | n (%) | m (SD) | median (min - max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 65.47 (9.72) | 65.69 (28.56 – 89.26) | |
| < 50 | 5 (5.6%) | ||
| 50–59 | 17 (18.9%) | ||
| 60–69 | 44 (48.9%) | ||
| 70+ | 24 (26.7% | ||
| Education (Highest Achieved) | |||
| High School Graduate or GED | 9 (10.0%) | ||
| Some College/Associate Degree | 19 (21.1%) | ||
| Bachelors | 22 (24.4%) | ||
| Masters | 31 (34.4%) | ||
| Doctorate | 9 (10.0%) | ||
| Household Income | |||
| $12,000 – $15,999 | 4 (4.4%) | ||
| $16,000 – $24,999 | 3 (3.3%) | ||
| $25,000 – $34,999 | 3 (3.3%) | ||
| $35,000 – $49,999 | 4 (4.4%) | ||
| $50,000 – $74,999 | 24 (26.7%) | ||
| $75,000 – $99,999 | 9 (10.0 %) | ||
| $100,000 and Greater | 25 (27.8%) | ||
| Unsure/Unspecified | 18 (20.0%) | ||
| Occupation Status | |||
| Part- or Full-Time Work | 31 (34.4%) | ||
| Retired | 49 (54.4%) | ||
| Other/Unemployed | 10 (11.1%) | ||
| Marital Status and Family | |||
| Single (Never Married) | 7 (7.8%) | ||
| Married | 65 (72.2%) | ||
| Divorced/Separated | 10 (11.1%) | ||
| Widowed | 6 (6.7%) | ||
| Other Marital Status | 2 (2.2%) | ||
| Number of Children | 2.24 (1.28) | 2.0 (0 – 8) | |
| Number of Grandchildren | 2.01 (2.81) | 1.0 (0 – 13) | |
| Lives with Others | 76 (84.4%) | ||
| Hoehn & Yahr Stage of Disease | 2.21 (0.68) | 2.0 (1 – 4) | |
| 1 | 6 (6.7%) | ||
| 2 | 66 (73.3%) | ||
| 3 | 11 (12.2%) | ||
| 4 | 7 (7.8%) | ||
| Duration of Diagnosis (Years) | 7.34 (7.06) | 5.0 (.17 – 34) | |
| Geriatric Depression Scale | 2.43 (2.62) | 2.0 (0 – 13) | |
| Montreal Cognitive Assessment | 25.71 (3.43) | 26.5 (14 – 30) |