Caregivers play an important role in securing and survey – representing more than one-quarter (28%) of maintaining the health and well-being of Canadians the total population aged 15 and older.1 While 45- to living with chronic health conditions, aging-associated 55-year-olds were the most likely age group to be needs, injuries or disabilities. [...] Their work not only helps caregivers (24%), there were 1.25 million caregivers care recipients, but also relieves the pressure and costs aged 15–24, accounting for 15% of the total group.2 facing their families and the health care system. [...] 36% for two to four hours, 16% for five to nine hours and 10% for 20 or more hours – compared to 26%, Family Lens 33%, 16% and 13%, respectively, for 45- to 54-year- 5 The contributions of young caregivers in Canada areolds (see chart). [...] Adolescents and young teachers, guidance counsellors, principals, employers adults already face high levels of anxiety and stress, as and home care workers support the efforts of young many are exploring new social spheres, entering the carers, as greater support validates their experiences labour market for the first time, trying to plan for their and helps to foster positive outcomes.9 futures o. [...] When in unsupported or adverse caregiving Nathan Battams is a writer and researcher for the situations, it can be all the harder for these young Vanier Institute of the Family.
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