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Demographic characteristics of next-of-kin carers and dementia sufferers.
| Variable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gender of next-of-kin carers | Woman | 83.80% |
| Men | 16.20% | |
| Age of dementia sufferers | Mean (SD), range | 78.88 (7.70) 52 to 97 |
| Age of next-of-kin carers | Mean (SD), range | 74.65 (6.80) 43 to 88 |
| Relationship | Children | 29.90% |
| Partners | 15.10% | |
| Grandchildren | 23.40% | |
| Family in law | 23.30% | |
| Other | 8.30% | |
