Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the study population of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease and their primary caregiver.
Patient (n = 157) | Caregiver (n = 157) | |
|---|---|---|
Age, mean (SD) | 76 (8) | 65 (13) |
Females, n (%) | 85 (54) | 104 (66) |
Living alone (%) | 53 (34) | 22 (14) |
MMSE score, mean (SD) | 24 (2) | NA |
EQ-5D score (self-assessed), mean (SD) | 0.85 (0.17) | 0.83 (0.17) |
Occupational status, n (%) | ||
On pension | 148 (94) | 92 (59) |
On early retirement | 4 (3) | 10 (6) |
Working | 3 (2) | 49 (31) |
Other (e.g. housewife) | 2 (1) | 6 (4) |
Caregiver's relation to patient, n (%) | ||
Spouse | NA | 99 (63) |
Son/daughter (in-law) | NA | 48 (31) |
Other | NA | 10 (6) |