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Caregiving duties performed by U.S. caregivers as of 2017

Percentage of U.S. caregivers who indicated they provided select duties during their caregiving experience as of 2017

The data shows the percentage of U.S. caregivers that indicated they performed select duties during their caregiving time as of 2017. According to the survey, 60% of caregivers performed housework as part of their caregiving duties.

Running errands	68
Accompanying to medical appointments	61
Companionship	61
Housework	60
Meal preparation	58
Medication management	45
Healthcare coordination	44
Paying bills/managing finances	43
Mobility	39
Personal care	35
Basic communications	31
Health insurance coordination	30
Home repairs	30
Feeding	27
Home modifications	19
Medical treatment administration	16
Incontinence care	15
Language translation	7
Other	4

Caregiving duties performed by U.S. caregivers as of 2017

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