Caregiving Among American Indian/Alaskan Native Adults
1 in 4
1 in 4 adults are caregivers
CAREGIVING CAN BE
Lengthy
Half have provided care for at least two years
Intense
Almost half have provided care for at least 20 hours per week
WHO ARE CAREGIVERS?
56% are women
16% are 65 years old or older
35% are caring for a parent or parent-in-law
7% of caregivers are providing care to someone with dementia
HOW DO CAREGIVERS HELP?
Over 80% manage household tasks
Over 50% assist with personal care
FUTURE CAREGIVERS
1 in 5 NON-CAREGIVERS expect to BECOME CAREGIVERS within 2 years
