Table 1 Carer characteristics
| Â | Â | N | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Female | 8 | 62% |
| Â | Male | 5 | 38% |
Age | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | < 60 years | 3 | 23% |
| Â | > 60 years | 10 | 77% |
Relationship | Wife | 6 | 46% |
| Â | Husband | 5 | 38% |
| Â | Daughter | 2 | 15% |
Living arrangements | Cohabit | 11 | 85% |
| Â | Â | 2 | 15% |
Paid employment | Yes | 4 | 31% |
| Â | No | 9 | 69% |
Time caring | Â | Â | Â |
| Â | Caring less than 6 months | 5 | 38% |
| Â | Caring more than 6 months | 8 | 62% |