Table 1 Sociodemographic and descriptive characteristics of caregivers ( N = 32)
From: Unmet support needs of early-onset dementia family caregivers: a mixed-design study
Variable | n(%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Female | 24 (75) | |
Male | 8 (25) | |
Age (years) | 54.28 (10.5) | |
Years of education | 14.34 (3.2) | |
Family relationship with relative | ||
Spouse | 25 (78) | |
Offspring | 5 (16) | |
Other | 2 (6) | |
Children at home | 9 (28) | |
Gainfully employed | 18 (56) | |
Household income (CAN$) | ||
Less than 30,000 | 5 (16) | |
30,000 to 70,000 | 12 (38) | |
More than 70,000 | 12 (37) | |
Refused to answer | 3 (9) | |
Type of dementia | ||
Alzheimer | 19 (60) | |
Frontotemporal | 8 (25) | |
Other | 5 (15) | |
Months since diagnostic disclosure | 36 (33.7) | |
Months since first signs and symptoms | 69 (40.9) | |
Hours/week of caregiving | 83.7 (61.4) | |
Receipt of formal services | 24 (75) |