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Table 4 Family Caregiver Characteristics (n = 7)

From: “Whatever happens, happens” challenges of end-of-life communication from the perspective of older adults and family caregivers: a Qualitative study

Characteristics

Caregivers (%)

Gender

 Female

5 (71%)

Age

 Mean

67.0 (±13.7)

  < 65

3 (43%)

 65–74

2 (29%)

 75–84

0 (0%)

  ≥ 85

2 (29%)

Relationship to Patients

 Spouse

5 (71%)

 Child

2 (28%)

Living with Patient

 Yes

7 (100%)