| Variable | Category | N (%) |
| Gender | Female | 24 (89) |
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| Male | 3 (11) |
| Marital status | Married, spouse in home | 8 (30) |
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| Separated/divorced | 10 (37) |
|
| Widowed | 8 (30) |
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| Never married | 1 (3) |
| Education | High school diploma | 7 (26) |
|
| Some college | 5 (19) |
|
| College degree and higher | 15 (55) |
| Household income ($/year) | $0 - $20,000 | 10 (37) |
|
| $20,001 - $30,000 | 6 (22) |
|
| $30,001 - $50,000 | 8 (30) |
|
| $50,001 and up | 3 (11) |
| Employment status | Retired | 18 (67) |
|
| Working part-time | 6 (22) |
|
| Working full-time | 1 (3) |
| Number of chronic illnesses | One | 6 (22) |
|
| Two | 6 (22) |
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| Three | 9 (33) |
|
| Four or more | 6 (22) |