Table 2.
Carer characteristics
| Participant | Gender | Age (years) | Employment status | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | F | 66 | Retired | Partner |
| C2 | M | 38 | Full time | Partner |
| C3 | F | 42 | Full time | Partner |
| C4 | F | 78 | Retired | Partner |
| C5 | F | 70 | Retired | Partner |
| C6 | F | 71 | Retired | Partner |
| C7 | M | 76 | Retired | Partner |
| C8 | M | 70 | Retired | Partner |
| C9 | M | 75 | Retired | Partner |
| C10 | M | 70 | Retired | Partner |
| C11 | M | 66 | Retired | Partner |
| C12 | F | 66 | Retired | Partner |
| C13 | M | 65 | Part time | Partner |
| C14 | F | 45 | Full time | Partner |
| C15 | M | 60 | Retired | Partner |
| C16 | F | 76 | Retired | Partner |
| C17 | M | 68 | Retired | Partner |
| C18 | F | 67 | Retired | Partner |
F: female; M: male.