Participants’ description of support received from family members
Characteristics | n (%) |
Family member provides support with managing MCC | |
Yes | 19 (90.5) |
No | 2 (9.5) |
Family member’s relationship to older adult with MCC (n=19)* | |
Spouse | 15 (78.9) |
Daughter or son | 12 (63.2) |
Sibling | 3 (15.8) |
Other | 2 (10.5) |
Types of care provided to older adults by family members (n=19) | |
A. Management of care | |
Discuss care of older adult with health professionals | 13 (68.4) |
Manage finances | 11 (57.9) |
Make decisions about care of older adult | 9 (47.4) |
Make appointments | 9 (47.4) |
Complete forms | 8 (42.1) |
B. Daily activities | |
Getting around the home | 14 (73.7) |
Shopping | 14 (73.7) |
Cleaning | 13 (68.4) |
Cooking | 11 (57.9) |
Laundry | 11 (57.9) |
Medication management | 10 (52.6) |
Home maintenance | 8 (42.1) |
C. Personal care | |
Dressing | 5 (26.3) |
Bathing and toileting | 3 (15.8) |
Help with medical equipment | 3 (15.8) |
D. Social and emotional support | |
Conversations | 18 (94.7) |
Companionship | 17 (89.5) |
Comfort | 16 (84.2) |
*Multiple responses are possible.
MCC, multiple chronic conditions.