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Demographic characteristics of caregiver subjects (N=20)
| Demographic Characteristics | ||
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| Age | 44–80 (mean age: 62) | |
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| Gender | Female | 17 (85%) |
| Male | 3 (15%) | |
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| Race | White | 17 (85%) |
| AA | 2 (10%) | |
| A-Indian | 1 (5%) | |
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| Relationship with patient | Spouse | 13 (65%) |
| Children | 3 (15%) | |
| Sibling | 2 (10%) | |
| In-law | 1 (5%) | |
| Fiance | 1 (5%) | |
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| Educational Degree | Less than high school | 2 (10%) |
| HS or GED | 9 (45%) | |
| Assoc degree | 5 (25%) | |
| Bachelor’s or higher | 4 (20%) | |
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| Years of caregiving | 1 month – 24 years | |
