New data offer a snapshot of the scale of informal caregiving across Quebec and the people most likely to shoulder that responsibility.
More than one in four Quebecers aged 15 and over identify as informal caregivers, most supporting someone aged 65 or older. The findings show that women and adults aged 45 to 54 are more likely to take on these roles. They also highlight the reality that caregiving is often balanced with paid work, with most caregivers remaining employed.
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