Table 2.
Demographics of participants: informal caregivers
| Characteristic | Caregivers, n = 11 |
|---|---|
| Median age, years, (range) | 51 (55–87) |
| Sex, n | |
| Males | 2 |
| Females | 9 |
| Relationship to relative, n | |
| Partner/spouse | 7 |
| Child | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Living situation, n | |
| With relative | 7 |
| Without relative | 4 |
| Socioeconomic status, na | |
| Low | 3 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 5 |
| Provides care with, n | |
| Housekeeping | 5 |
| ADL | 5 |
| IADLb | 8 |
a
Based on education, occupation, and occupation of spouse.
b
Community mobility, health management and maintenance, financial management. ADL = activities of daily living. IADL = instrumental activities of daily living.