Table 1.

Carer characteristics

		N	%
Gender	Female	8	62%
	Male	5	38%
Age
	< 60 years	3	23%
	> 60 years	10	77%
Relationship	Wife	6	46%
	Husband	5	38%
	Daughter	2	15%
Living arrangements	Cohabit	11	85%
		2	15%
Paid employment	Yes	4	31%
	No	9	69%
Time caring
	Caring less than 6 months	5	38%
	Caring more than 6 months	8	62%