| Characteristic | Age 18 to 39 years | Age 40 years and older |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping for groceries | 77% | 85% |
| Transportation to doctor’s appointments or other services | 60% | 82% |
| Cooking, meal preparation, and feeding | 74% | 74% |
| Housekeeping, such as cleaning and laundry | 83% | 78% |
| Arranging or supervising services like doctor’s appointments | 47% | 76% |
| Reminders to take medicine | 38% | 31% |
| Making sure bills are paid or managing finances | 48% | 69% |
| Getting around inside the home | 43% | 45% |
| Bathing/ toileting | 33% | 47% |
| Administering medicine | 37% | 52% |
| Checking blood pressure or checking blood glucose, such as for diabetics | 33% | 34% |
| Changing bandages | 30% | 27% |
| Preparing or administering injections | 10% | 13% |
| Caring for an IV or port | 8% | 8% |
| Preparing and inserting tubes | 7% | 5% |
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Region
United States
Survey time period
June 26 to July 10, 2018
Number of respondents
1,024 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Americans with caregiving experience
Method of interview
Telephone interviews and online survey
Supplementary notes
Original question: Do/did you provide any of the following types of ongoing living assistance or home health services?
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