Statistics Canada - Knowledge portal on caregiving
The Experiences and Needs of Older Caregivers in Canada
This document examines the experiences of Canadian caregivers aged 65 and older, using data from the 2018 General Social Survey on caregiving given and received.
More than half of women provide care to children and care-dependent adults in Canada
This document (7 pages) presents the results of a statistical survey on the experience and challenges of Canadian caregivers who had provided some form of care to children or care-dependent adults in the 12 months prior to the survey.
Support received by caregivers in Canada
This document analyzes the support received by Canadian caregivers.
Canadians care: How willing and able are Canadians to help those with a life-limiting illness
This web page looks at the experiences of Canadian caregivers who support a person with a life-limiting illness.
Who are the sandwich caregivers in Canada?
This infographic provides a statistical snapshot of Canadian caregivers aged 15 and older who simultaneously provide unpaid care to people under 15 years of age and to people aged 15 and up with a long-term condition, disability or aging-related problem.
Aging in the community: Factors associated with home adaptations and receipt of informal care, home care, and community support services among older Canadians
This report (16 pages) examines the use of four types of supports and services by Canadians aged 65 and up: home adaptations, informal care, home care, and community support services.
