Table 2 Features of the relationship between the respondents (N = 117) and their relative with dementia
Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
Dementia in the family? | |
Yes | 99 (84.6) |
No, but in immediate environment | 17 (14.5) |
Who is the person with dementia? * | |
Partner | 22 (18.8) |
Child | 4 (3.4) |
Father (father-in-law) | 40 (34.2) |
Mother (mother-in-law) | 55 (47.0) |
Brother or sister | 4 (3.5) |
Neighbour | 13 (11.2) |
Different | 20 (17.1) |
Do you live together with the person with dementia? | |
Yes | 45 (38.5) |
Missing | 1 (0.9) |
Do you provide help? | |
Yes | 117 (100) |
Missing | 0 (0.0) |
If yes, what kind of help? a | |
Personal care | 25 (21.2) |
Domestic help | 58 (49.6) |
Practical help | 51 (43.6) |
Listening ear | 63 (53.8) |
Watching over | 41 (35.0) |
Nursing care | 15 (12.8) |
Accompaniment | 53 (45.3) |
How often do you provide help? | |
Daily | 42 (35.9) |
3–6 times a week | 15 (12.8) |
Up to twice a week | 26 (22.2) |
< 1 once a week | 12 (10.3) |
< 1 once a month | 15 (12.8) |
Missing | 7 (5.9) |