Infographic - Providing Care for Older Adults and Children in Canada

Infographic on paid or unpaid care work to support the needs of children under the age of 15 and care-dependent adults

Summary: Women (52%) are more likely than men (42%) to provide care to children and care-dependent adults.

The provision of unpaid care changes throughout a person’s life. For example, people in middle age are almost as likely to care for adults as for children.

Statistics Canada 2022

Infographic - Providing Care for Older Adults and Children in Canada
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Summary: Women (52%) are more likely than men (42%) to provide care to children and care-dependent adults.

The provision of unpaid care changes throughout a person’s life. For example, people in middle age are almost as likely to care for adults as for children.

Statistics Canada 2022

Link to Resource:
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-627-m/11-627-m2023004-eng.htmOpen link to NICE Information Tool >
Topic: 
Caregiving
Location: 
Canada
Source: 
statcan.gc.ca

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