Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of the sample
Informal carers (n = 11) | Mean | Range | N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (general) | 57.0 | 35–77 |  |
  Age of caring spouses | 76.0 | 75–77 |  |
  Age of caring children | 49.9 | 35–64 |  |
Gender | |||
  Female |  |  | 8 (72.7) |
  Male |  |  | 3 (27.3) |
Professional occupation | Â | Â | 6 (54.5) |
Persons with dementia (n = 11) | Mean | Range | N (%) |
Age (of n = 6 PWD still alive) | 82.0 | 74–89 |  |
Gender | |||
  Female |  |  | 8 (72.7) |
  Male |  |  | 3 (27.3) |
Dyads (n = 11) | Mean | Range | N (%) |
Kinship relation | |||
  Spousal relationship |  |  | 3 (27.3) |
  Parent–child relationship |  |  | 8 (72.7) |
Living situation | Â | Â | Â |
  Same household |  |  | 5 (45.4) |
  Separated households in one house |  |  | 2 (18.2) |
  Separated households in same city |  |  | 2 (18.2) |
  Distance caregiving |  |  | 2 (18.2) |
Duration of the trajectory (in years and months) | 6y 3 m | 0y 8 m—15y 0 m |  |
Status of the trajectory | |||
  PWD living at home |  |  | 4 (36.4) |
  PWD institutionalised |  |  | 2 (18.2) |
  PWD deceased |  |  | 5 (45.4) |