Qualitative Exploration of the Suitability of Capability Based Instruments to Measure Quality of Life in Family Carers of People with Dementia

Table 1

Characteristics of participants and recipients of their care.

	𝑁 (%)
Sex of carer
Female	5 (62.5%)
Male	3 (37.5%)
Relationship to person with dementia
Spouse	7 (87.5%)
Child	1 (12.5%)
Location of care recipient
Living with carer	4 (50%)
Long-term residential care	2 (25%)
Deceased	2 (25%)
Carer employment status
Retired	5 (62.5%)
Long-term sick	1 (12.5%)
Part-time employment	1 (12.5%)
Full-time employment	1 (12.5%)
Mean age of carer*	69.4

∗3 carers did not wish to disclose their age.