Table 1 Characteristics of individuals and family caregivers
n | (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Individuals with cognitive impairment | |||
Age | ≤ 64 | 154 | (11.6%) |
65–74 | 213 | (16.1%) | |
75–84 | 514 | (38.9%) | |
85≤ | 441 | (33.4%) | |
Sex | Men | 537 | (40.6%) |
Cognitive function by DASC-8 | No detectable decline | 427 | (32.3%) |
MCI/mild dementia | 895 | (67.7%) | |
Dementia diagnosis | Diagnosed | 658 | (49.8%) |
Certified for LTC | Certified | 608 | (46.0%) |
BPSD | None | 900 | (68.1%) |
Minor | 422 | (31.9%) | |
Living arrangements | Living alone | 177 | (13.4%) |
Tell their dementia diagnosis to friends & acquaintances | Yes | 233 | (17.6%) |
Seek help when needed | Yes | 673 | (50.9%) |
Use mobile phones or smartphones | Yes | 701 | (53.0%) |
Have friends living with dementia | Yes | 114 | (8.6%) |
Have friends without dementia | Yes | 434 | (32.8%) |
Engage in out-of-home activities alone | Yes | 848 | (64.1%) |
Family caregivers | |||
Age | 20–39 | 206 | (15.6%) |
40–49 | 309 | (23.4%) | |
50–59 | 435 | (32.9%) | |
60–69 | 243 | (18.4%) | |
70≤ | 129 | (9.8%) | |
Sex | Men | 881 | (66.6%) |
Educational status | College/university | 944 | (71.4%) |
Perceived economic conditions | Good | 872 | (66.0%) |
Perceived health conditions | Good | 985 | (74.5%) |
Size of social networks by LSNS-6 | Optimal | 456 | (34.5%) |
Live with own children | Yes | 536 | (40.5%) |
Employment status | Employed | 1057 | (80.0%) |
Experience working in healthcare and welfare services | Yes | 156 | (11.8%) |
Experience volunteering for people with dementia | Yes | 77 | (5.8%) |
Live with the individual | Yes | 856 | (64.8%) |
Relationship to the individual | Spouse | 226 | (17.1%) |
Child/child-in-law | 681 | (51.5%) | |
Others | 415 | (31.4%) |