Adult Children: The Likelihood of Providing Care for an Older Parent

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Article Publication Date: 
5/6/2005
Summary: 
Most long-term care provided to older persons living in the community is provided by family and friends. Among family caregivers, adult children are most likely to assume the role of primary caregiver. This <i>Profile</i> provides data about adult children who are primary caregivers to an older parent that needs assistance performing one or more basic everyday activities.
Article Author: 
Mack, Katherine; Thompson, Lee; Friedland, Robert
Topics: 
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Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults
Sources: 
Center on an Aging Society
Programs/Initiatives: 
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Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living; IADLs; Working-Age Adults

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