Table 1.
Weighted characteristics of the eligible HRS/ADAMS participants
| Characteristic a | Common Sample, N=608 | Medicare, Any FFS Sub-Sample, N=517 |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years, mean | 77.7 | 78.1 |
| 80 years or older, % | 35% | 38% |
| Non-Hispanic Black, % | 8% | 7% |
| Female, % | 60% | 61% |
| Less than high school, % | 30% | 30% |
| Prevalent Diabetes, % | 19% | 17% |
| Any IADL limitation, % | 20% | 22% |
a
All means and % are weighted using Wave A ADAMS sampling weights, which are intended to recover nationally-representative estimates.
Abbreviations: ADAMS, Aging, Demographics, and Memory Study; HRS, Health and Retirement Study; FFS, fee-for-service; IADL, instrumental activities of daily living