Caregiving Among Rural Adults

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Rural Caregiving; 2015-2018 BRFSS Data

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1 in 4 adults are caregivers

CAREGIVING CAN BE

Lengthy

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Over half have provided care for at least two years

Intense

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30% have provided care for at least 20 hours per week

WHO ARE CAREGIVERS?

62% are women

 

28% are 65 years old or older

 

35% are caring for a parent or parent-in-law

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Nearly 10% are providing care to someone with dementia

HOW DO CAREGIVERS HELP?

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8 in 10 manage household tasks

Over half assist with personal care

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FUTURE CAREGIVERS

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1 in 6 NON-CAREGIVERS expect to BECOME CAREGIVERS within 2 years

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