Hawaii: Caregiving
1 in 5 adults are caregivers
Caregiving can be
LENGTHY
Half have provided care for at least two years
INTENSE
A third have provided care for at least 20 hours per week
Who are caregivers?
59% are women
26% are 65 years old or older
35% are caring for a parent or parent-in-law
25% of caregivers are providing care to someone with dementia
How do caregivers help?
75% manage household tasks
Nearly half assist with personal care
1 in 7 NON-CAREGIVERS expect to BECOME CAREGIVERS within 2 years