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HOME HEALTH CARE NEWS: Geography, Income Complicate Critical Role Of Family Caregiving

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Burd Home Health surveyed 1,000 Americans who provide or plan to provide in-home care. Caregiving typically falls on one sibling by default, with 62% citing unspoken expectation that daughters will be primary caregivers. Geography, birth order, gender, and income influence roles. While 42% describe caregiving as stressful but manageable with clear communication, only one-third felt responsibilities shared fairly.

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