Care Giving

Participants were asked if during the previous month they had provided regular care or assistance to a family member or friend who is 60 or older.

Providing Care

Risk Factor Definition: Providing Special Care

Question: There are situations where people provide regular care or assistance to a family member or friend who is elderly or has a long-term illness or disability. During the past month, did you provide any such care or assistance to a family member or friend who is 60 years of age or older?

At Risk: Those who answered "yes" are considered at risk for being called upon to provide long term care for an older adult.

Who's At Risk in Baxter County?

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Nineteen percent said that they had provided care for someone during the past month. No meaningful differences were noted between age groups, or income and educational levels.

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