Table 2 Participants: carers
Participant group | Gender | Age | Occupation | Person cared for | Number of years caring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Former carers (n = 4) | Female (n = 4) | Range = 56–70 years | Housewife (n = 2) | Husband (n = 4) | Range = 1–6.5 years |
Median = 62.5 years | Retired (n = 2) | Median = 3.5 years | |||
Current carers (n = 3) | Female (n = 4) | Range = 39–71 years | Housewife (n = 3) | Husband (n = 2) | Range = 1–3 years |
Median = 50 years | Father (n = 1) | Median = 3 years |