Table 1. Background Characteristics of Chronically Ill Midlife and Older LGB Care Recipients and Caregivers.
| Care recipient | Caregiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| < 50 | 0 | 69.4% |
| 50–59 | 80.0% | 19.5% |
| 60–69 | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| 70 and older | 8.6% | 2.8% |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 58.3% | 69.4% |
| Female | 41.7% | 30.6% |
| Ethnicity | ||
| Caucasian | 51.4% | 50.0% |
| African American | 20.0% | 30.6% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 2.8% |
| American Indian | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Multiethnic | 17.1% | 13.8% |
| Sexual orientation | ||
| Gay or lesbian | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| Bisexual | 33.3% | 17.1% |
| Heterosexual | 0 | 20.0% |
| Other | 0 | 2.9% |
| Partner status or marital status | ||
| Partnered or married | 55.6% | 55.6% |
| Single | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| Divorced or separated | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 2.8% |
| Income | ||
| < $20,000 | 68.6% | 51.4% |
| $20,000–$39,999 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $40,000–$59,999 | 11.4% | 22.9% |
| $60,000 or more | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| Caregiving relationship status | ||
| Partner or spouse | — | 50.0% |
| Friend | — | 47.2% |
| Biological family | — | 2.8% |
| Advance legal planning | ||
| Will | 47.2% | 40.0% |
| Health care power of attorney | 50.0% | 37.1% |