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.