| Characteristic | No. (%) of participants* (n = 18) |
|---|---|
| Mean age (range), yr | 65 (52-84) |
| Median no. of grandchildren | 5 |
| Marital status | |
| Married | 4 (22) |
| Common-law | 2 (11) |
| Single | 3 (17) |
| Divorced | 1 (6) |
| Widowed | 8 (44) |
| Highest level of education | |
| Less than high school | 2 (11) |
| High school | 9 (50) |
| Some college | 1 (6) |
| College diploma or equivalent | 4 (22) |
| Some university | 1 (6) |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 (6) |
*Except where noted otherwise.