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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 helped with | |||||
Domestic work, home maintenance or outdoor work |
40.2 | 35.1 | 25.7 | 11.1 | 19.3 |
Transportation or running errands |
48.5 | 41.1 | 33.2 | 18.9 | 26.9 |
Helping with child care |
25.2 | 25.8 | 21.8 | 8.9 | 16.1 |
Teaching, coaching or giving practical advice |
44.8 | 38.5 | 25.1 | 15.7 | 21.0 |
Giving emotional support |
57.3 | 54.7 | 45.5 | 32.3 | 39.7 |
| 1. Unpaid help you provided to other people in the last month not counting those you live with. | |||||
| Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2003. | |||||