Caregiving Among Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1 in 10

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1 in 10 adults are caregivers

CAREGIVERS provide regular care or assistance to a FRIEND or FAMILY member with a health problem or a disability

CAREGIVING CAN BE

Lengthy

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Over 40% have provided care for at least two years

Intense

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One third have provided care for at least 20 hours per week

WHO ARE CAREGIVERS?

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56% are women

19% are 65 years old or older

37% are caring for a parent or parent-in-law

HOW DO CAREGIVERS HELP?

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Nearly 80% manage household tasks

Over Half assist with personal care

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FUTURE CAREGIVERS

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1 in 7 NON-CAREGIVERS expect to BECOME CAREGIVERS within 2 years

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