Table 1.
Caregiver demographics, financial status, and health conditions on admission to the Caregiver Recharge Services
| Age group (years) | < 45 | 45 to 64 | 65 to 74 | 75+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % (n) | % (n) | % (n) | % (n) | |
| 10.6 (28) | 37.7 (99) | 24.8 (65) | 26.7 (70) | |
| Caregiver Strain Index | ||||
| 9, 10, 11 | 67.8 (19) | 62.6 (62) | 76.8 (50) | 88.6 (62) |
| 12, 13 | 32.2 (9) | 37.4 (37) | 23.2 (15) | 11.4 (8) |
| Gender | ||||
| Female | 69.6 (11) | 78.0 (68) | 64.7 (49) | 64.2 (43) |
| Primary Language | ||||
| English | 64.3 (18) | 61.6 (61) | 67.6 (44) | 67.1 (47) |
| Caregiver Relationship | ||||
| Spouse | 7.14 (1) | 10.3 (8) | 73.6 (39) | 90.0 (45) |
| Child | 71.2 (10) | 75.6 (59) | 12.2 (10) | 3.66 (3) |
| Other | 21.4 (3) | 14.1 (11) | 7.55 (4) | 4.0 (2) |
| Paid Employment | ||||
| Part time or full time | 27.3 (3) | 33.9 (18) | 6.78 (4) | 2.99 (2) |
| Caring for | ||||
| Adult only | 42.8 (12) | 55.5 (55) | 16.9 (54) | 7.14 (65) |
| Adult and child | 39.3 (11) | 38.4 (38) | 13.8 (9) | 2.86 (2) |
| Economic Trade-offsa | ||||
| Yes | 23.1 (6) | 30.9 (30) | 24.6 (16) | 7.46 (5) |
| Physical Healthb | ||||
| Diabetes | 17.8 (5) | 11.1 (11) | 24.6 (16) | 15.9 (11) |
| Depression | 10.7 (3) | 19.2 (19) | 16.9 (11) | 8.70 (6) |
| Cancer | 3.57 (1) | 6.01 (6) | 7.69 (5) | 11.6 (8) |
In some cases, the number of cases is less than the full sample size because missing data are excluded
aIn the last 30 days, have you made trade-offs among purchasing: adequate food or shelter, clothing or prescribed medications, sufficient home heat or cooling, necessary health care or home care due to limited funds?
bCurrently receiving treatment or being monitored for the health condition