Table 3.

Caregiver Expectations of and Preparedness for Death of the Care Recipient

	% yes responses
Question	CR not deceased (n=128)	CR deceased (n=89)
Do you anticipate that your loved one is likely to pass away during the next 6 months? (n=127; n=87)	22.0	36.8
Has the nursing home staff discussed with you the possibility of your loved one dying in the next 6 months? (n=128; n=89)	1.6	14.6
Has the nursing home staff discussed with you steps you should take to prepare for your loved one's death? (n=128; n=89)	4.7	9.0
If your loved one were to die soon, how prepared would you be for his/her death? (n=128; n=88)
Not at all	7.0	8.0
Somewhat	39.8	43.2
Very	53.1	48.9

Baseline data stratified by CR status at end of study.

CG, caregiver; CR, care recipient.