Table 2 Characteristics of AD caregivers in primary analyses
Caregiver characteristic | N = 137 (%) |
|---|---|
Female gender | 89 (64.9) |
Age | |
18 to 34 years old | 20 (14.6%) |
35 to 44 years old | 26 (18.9%) |
45 to 54 years old | 20 (14.6%) |
55 to 64 years old | 43 (31.4%) |
65 years or older | 28 (20.4%) |
Racea | |
White | 118 (86.1%) |
Black or African American | 7 (5.1%) |
Asian | 5 (3.7%) |
Others | 7 (5.1%) |
Annual household income | |
$34,999 or lower | 24 (17.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12 (8.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 27 (19.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 22 (16.1%) |
$100,000 or higher | 48 (35.0%) |
Decline to answer | 4 (2.9%) |
Educational attainment | |
Less than high school | 4 (2.9%) |
High school diploma | 13 (9.5%) |
Some college or associate degree | 39 (28.5%) |
Bachelor’s degree | 43 (31.4%) |
Some graduate school or graduate degree | 38 (27.7%) |
Experience as a healthcare professional | 33 (24.0%) |
Relationship of patient(s) to caregiver participants | |
Family member | 134 (97.8%) |
Friend | 3 (2.2%) |
Alzheimer’s disease stage of patient(s) under carea | |
Mild cognitive impairment | 104 (75.9%) |
Mild stage | 103 (75.2%) |
Moderate or severe stage | 122 (89.1%) |
Type of care provideda | |
Support basic self-care activities: e.g., bathing, feeding | 77 (56.2%) |
Support key day-to-day activities: e.g., shopping, housekeeping | 122 (89.1%) |
Manage behavioral symptoms: e.g., wandering, agitation, anxiety | 82 (59.9%) |
Find and use support services: e.g., paid in-home aides | 71 (51.8%) |
Duration of caregiving experience | |
Less than 1 year | 12 (8.8%) |
1–2 years | 36 (26.3%) |
3–4 years | 49 (35.7%) |
5–6 years | 17 (12.4%) |
More than 6 years | 23 (16.8%) |
Frequency of care provided | |
Less than 1 time a week | 7 (5.1%) |
1–2 times a week | 24 (17.5%) |
3–5 times a week | 43 (31.4%) |
6 or more times a week | 63 (46.0%) |
Live together with patient(s) under care | |
Yes | 87 (63.5%) |