NI Life and Times Survey - 2014 : HARRYCA

Year: 2014
Module: Dementia
Variable: HARRYCA

Harry, aged 75, lives at home with his 72 year old wife Margaret, who is in good health. Harry was diagnosed with dementia 5 years ago. He isn't able to wash or dress himself and has quite unpredictable mood swings. Harry often doesn't know where he is or what day it is. Harry and Margaret have no children.
Do you think Margaret should, or should not, be expected to give most of the regular care and support Harry needs?

	%
Definitely should	13
Probably should	25
Probably should not	26
Definitely should not	27
Can't choose	10

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Definitely should	14	12
Probably should	27	23
Probably should not	26	25
Definitely should not	24	30
Can't choose	9	10

Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Definitely should	17	13	10	16	11	11
Probably should	25	19	33	21	23	26
Probably should not	25	35	25	26	23	22
Definitely should not	16	19	24	30	39	31
Can't choose	17	15	8	7	4	9

Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Definitely should	15	11	14
Probably should	23	24	29
Probably should not	26	27	25
Definitely should not	26	29	26
Can't choose	10	9	7

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