Caregiving by the hours, 2018

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Release date: January 14, 2022
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Infographic: Caregiving by the hours, 2018
Description: Caregiving by the hours, 2018

The 2018 General Social Survey on Caregiving and Care Receiving collects information on Canadians who provide care to family and friends with a long-term health condition, disability or problems related to aging. The survey also covers individuals who receive this care and about the challenges both groups face.

Taking on the responsibility of an informal caregiver often means balancing other competing demands of life, such as working at a paid job, raising children and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships. This infographic explores how the number of hours per week spent on caregiving activities affects the overall well-being of informal caregivers and their participation in daily and social activities.

While most caregivers (40%) reported having spent 1 to 3 hours per week on caregiving responsibilities, for others caregiving was a larger part of their life.

Approximately 21% of caregivers reported spending 20 or more hours per week on caregiving responsibilities.

Women represented the majority of caregivers providing 20 hours or more per week.


Table 1
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 1 20 hours or more (appearing as column headers).
20 hours or more
Men 36%
Women 64%

As a result of their caregiving responsibilities, caregivers reported having less time for...


Table 2
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 2 1 to 3 hours and 20 hours or more (appearing as column headers).
1 to 3 hours 20 hours or more
Relaxing or self-care 44% 75%
Partner, children and other family 53% 86%
Friends and social activities 41% 78%

Caregivers providing 20 hours or more are more likely to report their caregiving responsibilities to be very stressful or stressful.


Table 3
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 3 1 to 3 hours and 20 hours or more (appearing as column headers).
1 to 3 hours 20 hours or more
Very stressful/stressful 19% 54%

Most caregivers reported coping very well or generally well with their caregiving responsibilities.


Table 4
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 4 1 to 3 hours and 20 hours or more (appearing as column headers).
1 to 3 hours 20 hours or more
Very well/ generally well 94% 82%

Caregivers providing 20 or more hours of care were less likely to report being very satisfied or satisfied with the balance between their jobs and home life compared to caregivers providing 1 to 3 hours of care (67%).


Table 5
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 5 1 to 3 hours and 20 hours or more (appearing as column headers).
1 to 3 hours 20 hours or more
Very satisfied/satisfied 67% 50%

Most caregivers found their caregiving experience to be rewarding.


Table 6
Table summary
This table displays the results of Table 6 1 to 3 hours and 20 hours or more (appearing as column headers).
1 to 3 hours 20 hours or more
Very rewarding/rewarding 56% 61%

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