SHARE:
caregiving
| Variable | Question text | Label |
|---|---|---|
| care1 | In the past 30 days, did you spend any time assisting a family member or close friend (e.g. parent, grandparent, wife, husband, adult child, other family member, neighbor or close friend) with basic personal activities because they are unable to handle them without help?
By that we mean daily activities such as dressing, eating, bathing, paying bills, managing medication, food preparation, grocery shopping, doctor visits, emotional support, driving, and other types of personal assistance. | past 30 days spend any time assisting family member or close friend |
| care2 | Who is the family member or close friend you are caregiving for? If you provide care to more than one person, please indicate the person who requires the most time and energy from you as a caregiver. | family member or close friend caregiving for |
| care3 | Are you the only person assisting that family member or close friend or is somebody else providing care? | only person assisting family member or close friend |
| care4 | How many hours per week do you spend assisting that family member or close friend? | hours per week spend assisting family member or close friend |