Table 2 Sociodemographic characteristics of the sample: residents with cognitive impairment (n=8)

Resident’s age

65-75 years

1

1

76-85 years

1

1

86-95 years

2

2

Age of next-of-kin interviewee

45 to 55 years

2

1

56 to 65 years

2

1

Over 65 years

0

2

Next-of-kin interviewee relationship with the resident

Daughter/Son

3

2

Spouse

1

2

Resident’s marital status

Married

0

2

Widowed

4

2

Resident’s educational level

Unable to read and write

0

0

Able to read and write

4

4

Primary education completed

0

0

Previous institutionalization

Yes

2

4

No

2

0

Date of admission

1 to 5 years ago

1

3

6 to 10 years ago

2

1

Over 10 years ago

1

0