Table 3 Characteristics of 14 participants in the 9-week MBSR program
Characteristics | Total (No., % total) | Â |
|---|---|---|
|  | MBSR n = 14 | Control n = 13 |
Age (Mean; SD), years | 71.43 (9.0) | 75.31 (9.5) |
 Range | 60–83 | 62–92 |
Sex: Female | 8 (57.1%) | 12 (92.3% |
Education Level | ||
 None | 2 (14.3%) | 1 (7.7%) |
 High School | 3 (21.4%) | 2 (15.4%) |
 College | 0 (0%) | 3 (23.1%) |
 University | 9 (64.3%) | 7 (53.8%) |
Living Arrangement | ||
 Alone | 4 (28.6%) | 8 (61.5%) |
 With partner | 6 (42.9%) | 2 (15.4%) |
 With family/friends | 4 (28.6%) | 3 (23.1%) |
Marital Status | ||
 Married | 11 (78.6%) | 11 (84.6%) |
 Common-law | 1 (7.1%) | 2 (15.4%) |
 Other | 2 (14.2%) | 0 |
Currently Employed | ||
 Yes (full-time or part-time) | 6 (42.9%) | 2 (15.3%) |
 No (retired) | 8 (57.1%) | 11 (84.6%) |
Household Income | ||
 < $50 K | 8 (57%) | 6 (57%) |
 $51-99 K | 2 (14.2%) | 5 (38.5%) |
 > $100 K | 4 (28.6%) | 2 (15.4%) |
Have Driver’s License | ||
 Yes | 11 (78.6%) | 5 (38.5%) |
Currently Driving | ||
 No | 7 (50%) | 9 (69.2%) |
Previous Head Injury | ||
 Yes | 5 (35.7%) | 5 (38.5%) |
Duration of Physical Activity (e.g., walking, etc.) | ||
(Mean; SD) hrs/week | 3.83 (3.21) | 6.76 (4.60) |
Meditation Practice (≤ 1.5 hrs/week) | 3 (21.4%) | 2 (15.4%) |
Those who own an iPAD | ||
 Yes | 8 (57.1%) | 5 (38.5%) |
Have Used an iPAD before | ||
 Yes | 8 (57.1%) | 6 (46.2%) |
Experience with iPAD | ||
 No experience | 7 (50%) | 9 (69.2%) |
 1 yr | 2 (14.2%) | 0 (00.0%) |
 2 yr | 1 (7.1%) | 0 (00.0%) |
 4 yr | 0 (00.0%) | 2 (15.3%) |
 5 yr | 4 (28.5%) | 2 (15.3%) |
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) | ||
| Â | 25.00 (2.45) | 25.92 (2.29) |
MCI Diagnosis | ||
 Yes | 2 (14.3%) | 2 (15.4%) |
 No (but MoCA ≤23) | 3 (21.4%) | 0 (0.00%) |
Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) | 2.14 (2.68) | 2.92 (2.49) |