by Carole Sawaya and Martin Turcotte, Social and Aboriginal Statistics Division (SASD)
Insights on Canadian Society
This article provides information on the care provided by caregivers to seniors with a long-term health condition, a disability or problems related to aging. It focuses on how the intensity and nature of the care vary depending on seniors’ type of housing. Four types of housing are examined: care facilities, supportive housing, private households separate from the caregiver, and private households shared with the caregiver.
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