NI Life and Times Survey - 2014 : HARRYHE

Year: 2014
Module: Dementia
Variable: HARRYHE

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.
Imagine you had known Harry and Margaret as neighbours for several years. How willing or unwilling would you be to get involved with helping Harry or his wife?

	%
Very willing	23
Fairly willing	47
Fairly unwilling	11
Very unwilling	8
Can't choose	11

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Very willing	20	25
Fairly willing	47	48
Fairly unwilling	13	10
Very unwilling	8	7
Can't choose	12	11

Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Very willing	30	22	26	23	21	18
Fairly willing	33	50	49	48	53	48
Fairly unwilling	13	9	10	12	16	10
Very unwilling	8	4	4	8	7	13
Can't choose	16	16	11	9	4	11

Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Very willing	27	19	22
Fairly willing	45	51	45
Fairly unwilling	10	12	15
Very unwilling	7	7	9
Can't choose	12	10	9

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