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[Resource] The State of Caregiving in Canada (2012 v 2018): Workload intensifies and well-being declines

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Caregiving demands growing 


We compared Statistics Canada General Social Survey data from 2012 and 2018 to see how caregiving to family members, friends, and neighbours with long-term health problems, disabilities, or functional limitations has changed over time. Overall, the workload intensified, and caregiver well-being declined.


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  • By

    University of Alberta, Caregivers Alberta, AGEwell, Vanier

  • Published

    Mar 26, 2024

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