Caregiving crisis: Who are aging parents most likely to rely on?
com. Older Koreans have generally shown reluctance toward institutional care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing facilities accounted for a significant share of deaths, further heightening concerns about institutional care. Family members often take on the role of caregiver. In a latest survey, 73.5 percent of centenarians selected their children or…
Aging parents in Korea often rely on their children or spouses for caregiving. A recent survey found that 73.5% of centenarians preferred their children or spouses to provide care. While 35.6% of respondents opted for paid caregivers, traditional practices of daughters-in-law caring for sick parents-in-law are declining. This shift is due to families living in smaller households and the prevalence of dual-income families.
Many elderly individuals prefer being cared for by their children or grandchildren, as they feel more comfortable with them. Additionally, an increasing number of elderly couples are caring for each other, a trend known as "elderly caring for the elderly." Spouses frequently continue to care for their partners even when the other suffers.
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