Table 5 Exploring differences between care partners of OAs with and without AD/ADRD
Care partners of OAs with AD/ADRD (n = 16) | Care partners of OAs without AD/ADRD (n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|
Variable | M(SD) or n(%) | M(SD) or n(%) |
Age | 58.38(8.29) | 61.15(12.54) |
Gender | ||
Male | 4 (25.0%) | 3 (23.08%) |
Female | 12 (75.0%) | 10 (76.92%) |
Race | ||
White | 12 (75.0%) | 9 (69.23%) |
Black/African American | 4 (25.0%) | 2 (15.38%) |
Asian | 0 (0%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Prefer not to say | 0 (0%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Marital status | ||
Married/domestic partnership | 12 (75.0%) | 9 (69.23%) |
Single/never married | 3 (18.75%) | 2 (15.38%) |
Divorced | 1 (6.25%) | 2 (15.38%) |
Relationship to OA | ||
Child | 14 (87.5%) | 10 (76.92%) |
Spouse/life partner | 1 (6.25%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Private Aide | 1 (6.25%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Son-in-law | 0 (0%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Perceived Stress | 15.69(5.49) | 17.54(5.13) |
Who lives in your loved one’s home with them? | ||
Alone with family nearby | 8 (50.0%) | 5 (38.46%) |
Other family | 3 (18.75%) | 5 (38.46%) |
Significant other | 4 (25.0%) | 3 (23.08%) |
Assisted/independent living | 3 (18.75%) | 4 (30.77%) |
Aide/Team (part time) | 4 (25%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Aide/Team (full time) | 4 (25%) | 0 (0%) |
How often do you visit? | ||
Lives with older adult | 4 (25%) | 6 (46.15%) |
Not at all | 3 (18.75%) | 4 (30.77%) |
Every day | 5 (31.25%) | 0 (0%) |
Bi-weekly | 2 (12.5%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Every other day | 0 (0%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Monthly | 0 (0%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Weekly | 1 (6.25%) | 0 (0%) |
Does the OA understand the current situation with regard to COVID? | ||
Does not fully understand | 11 (68.75%) | 2 (15.38%) |
Very good understanding | 3 (18.75%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Grasps concept | 2 (12.5%) | 0 (0%) |
Has the OA been compliant with social distancing? | ||
Yes, has no choice | 11 (68.75%) | 5 (38.46%) |
Very compliant | 6 (37.5%) | 8 (61.54%) |
As much as he/she can remember | 1 (6.25%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Increasing compliance as death rate increases | 1 (6.25%) | 0 (0%) |
Have you noticed any changes in the patient with regard to state of mind, fear, sadness and anxiety? | ||
No effect | 11 (68.75%) | 3 (23.08%) |
Anxious | 2 (12.5%) | 4 (30.77%) |
Scared | 2 (12.5%) | 3 (23.08%) |
Confused/forgetful | 2 (12.5%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Unhappy | 0 (0%) | 3 (23.08%) |
Angry | 1 (6.25%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Nervous | 1 (6.25%) | 0 (0%) |
Regressing | 1 (6.25%) | 0 (0%) |
From your perspective, how is the OA coping with the current situation? | ||
Well or very well | 4 (25%) | 5 (38.46%) |
Anxious | 3 (18.75%) | 3 (23.08%) |
Emotional distress | 2 (12.5%) | 3 (23.08%) |
Frustrated | 1 (6.25%) | 2 (15.38%) |
Lonely | 1 (6.25%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Angry | 1 (6.25%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Sad/depressed/tearful | 0 (0%) | 2 (15.38%) |
In what ways is the pandemic affecting your loved one? | ||
No change | 8 (50.0%) | 2 (15.38%) |
Worsening cognition | 1 (6.25%) | 1 (7.69%) |
Positively | 1 (6.25%) | 0 (0%) |