Characteristics of the sample.
| Variable | Dementia (n = 216) | No dementia (n = 216) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years (SD) | 82.7 (6.2) | 82.2 (6.3) |
| Females, % | 77.3 | 77.3 |
| Mean number of comorbidities (SD) | 2.3 (1.2) | 2.3 (1.2) |
| Dependency, %a | ||
| Completely independent | 5.3 | |
| Nearly independent | 22.3 | |
| Mildly dependent | 36.9 | |
| Seriously dependent | 34.0 | |
| Completely dependent | 1.5 | |
| Cognition, %b | ||
| No impairment | 0.5 | |
| Mild impairment | 15.4 | |
| Mild dementia | 31.7 | |
| Moderate dementia | 30.2 | |
| Severe dementia | 22.3 | |
| Anti-dementia drug prescribed, %c | ||
| Yes | 37.0 | |
| No | 63.0 | |