Table 2 Characteristics of family carers
Characteristics | n (%) or mean (SD) | |
|---|---|---|
Age | 57.7 (14.3) | |
Gender | Female | 12 (54.5) |
Male | 10 (45.5) | |
Ethnicity | White British | 9 (40.9) |
Indian | 6 (27.3) | |
Bangladeshi | 4 (18.2) | |
Other | 3 (13.6) | |
Marital status | Married/with partner | 13 (59.1) |
Single | 5 (22.7) | |
Divorced | 3 (13.6) | |
Widowed | 1 (4.5) | |
Employment | Retired | 9 (40.9) |
Part time | 5 (22.7) | |
Unemployed | 3 (13.6) | |
Other | 3 (13.6) | |
Full time | 2 (9.1) | |
Relationship to person with dementia | Son/daughter | 11 (50) |
Husband/wife/partner | 6 (27.3) | |
Niece | 2 (9.1) | |
Friend | 1 (4.5) | |
Sibling | 1 (4.5) | |
Daughter-in law | 1 (4.5) | |
Living with person with dementia | Yes | 15 (68.2) |
No | 7 (31.8) | |
Type of dementia | Alzheimer’s disease | 8 (36.4) |
Vascular | 4 (18.2) | |
Other | 4 (18.2) | |
Not specified | 6 (27.3) | |
Length of time caring for relative | 1–3 years | 8 (36.4) |
3–5 years | 2 (9.1) | |
5–10 years | 2 (9.1) | |
10+ years | 5 (22.7) | |
Not specified | 5 (22.7) |