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Typically, a growing number of inter-generational households with grandparents, parents and children live under the same roof.
The average caregiver has been providing care for four years.
One in four caregivers indicated they do not have any help.
One in four caregivers indicated they do have additional hired help.
61 per cent indicated they could use more help.
The number of hours of care provided weekly:
40 per cent of caregivers devote 20 hours a week.
34 per cent of care givers reported that they devote less than 10 hours per week.
25 per cent reported they spend at least 40 hours a week.
32 per cent of care givers noted they have children under 18 living at home.
The quality of life scored while being a care-giver:
46 per cent rated very good to excellent
39 per cent reported good
15 per cent rated poor to fair
*those with aging relatives living within the home gave a lower rating.
25 per cent of care givers share a home with an aging relative.
27 per cent provide direct care to aid a senior to live independently.
68 per cent provide care from a distance, financially and/or by coordinating services etc.
Emotional experience was noted:
76 per cent of caregivers indicated the experience is rewarding
72 per cent of caregivers indicated it enriched their relationship.
49 per cent of caregivers admitted it was stressful at times.