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Primary sources of information on caregiving for U.S. caregivers in 2017

Percentage of U.S. caregivers that received information regarding caregiving from select sources in 2017

The data shows the the percentage of U.S. caregivers that utilized select resources to get information about caregiving duties as of 2017. According to the survey, 45% of respondents relied on friends and family, and medical professionals to provide them with information regarding caregiving responsibilities.

Friends and family 45
Medical professionals 45
Medical websites 23
Books or other printed materials 16
Websites that focus on caregiving 16
Caregiver guide(s) 14
Medicare websites 11
Medicaid website 9
Medicare service representative 9
Other 7
None 18