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| Age 25 to 54 | Age 55 to 64 | Age 65 to 74 | Age 75 and over | Age 65 and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage who were helped with | |||||
Domestic work, home maintenance or outdoor work |
23.6 | 21.2 | 19.6 | 23.3 | 21.2 |
Transportation or running errands |
22.7 | 15.3 | 15.5 | 29.0 | 21.4 |
Helping with child care |
17.5 | F | F | F | F |
Teaching, coaching or giving you practical advice |
29.7 | 17.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.5 |
Giving you emotional support |
42.5 | 32.2 | 27.2 | 28.6 | 27.8 |
| 1. Unpaid help you received from other people in the last month not counting those you live with. Don't count help obtained through an organization. | |||||
| Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2003. | |||||