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