Table 1.
Demographic characteristics of 20 caregivers and 20 care recipient participants.
| Participant Characteristics | N %, | |
|---|---|---|
| Carer Characteristics | National Characteristics * | |
| Carer, Male/Female | female < 70% | 2 (10)/18 (90) |
| Carer Age | 95% > 60 yr | |
| 65 yr or less | 5(25) | |
| 66 to 75 yr | 10(50) | |
| 76 yr or older | 5(25) | |
| Carer Highest Education Level | ||
| School or Certificate | 73-76% | 16(80) |
| Degree or Higher | 4(20) | |
| Live with Care Recipient, Yes/No | (65)/(35) | 17 (85)/3 (15) |
| Years of Caring | ||
| < 1 year | 1 (5) | |
| 1 - 2 years | 4 (20) | |
| 2 - 3 years | 9 (45) | |
| > 3 years | 6 (30) | |
| Care Relationship | ||
| Spouse | (65%) | 14 (70) |
| Relative | (30%) | 5 (25) |
| Other | 1 (5) | |
| Previous Care Experience, Yes/No | 8 (40)/12 (60) | |
| Care Recipient Characteristics | ||
| Care Recipient Age 75 or less/>75 | **(27%) /(73%) | 7 (35)/13 (65) |
| Care Recipient, Male/Female | ***(52)/(48) | 15 (75)/5 (25) |