Caregivers Frequently Express Desire for Premature Retirement
Over eight out of every fifty individuals above the age of fifty serve as caregivers, accounting for 12.8% of individuals surveyed. About seven out of ten individuals receiving nursing care from TK are cared for at home. In nearly half of these instances, family members take on full-time caregiving roles, relying solely on caregiver allowances and without assistance from professional care providers.
Caregiving continues to be predominantly a female-dominated field, with just 38.7% of caregivers being male, as opposed to 61.3% women. Employees who juggle their careers with caregiver responsibilities often experience more frequent health issues than their counterparts without such duties - 40.3% versus 22.7%.
The Institute for Occupational Health Consulting conducted a survey on over a thousand employed individuals aged fifty and above, commissioning the report for TK in January.
Despite the challenges, many caring family members find fulfillment in their roles, often attributing personal satisfaction to their ability to assist loved ones. Recognizing the importance of self-care in this demanding position, support groups and resources are increasingly available to help caregivers maintain their own well-being.
