INFOGRAPHIC – Today, 39% of active French people take care of at least one dependent person, an increase of 19 points compared to 2017.
- 4 employees out of 10 (40%) work part-time to take care of a loved one in a situation of dependency.
- Most non-professional caregivers also contribute financially to the care of their vulnerable loved one.
With the increase in life expectancy, more and more French people who do not wish to place their elders in retirement homes are turning into “caregivers”.
According to a new investigationactive French people today are 39% caring for at least one dependent person, an increase of 19 points compared to 2017. Half of the respondents could even become “double caregivers” in the coming years, by caring for both parents, for example.
Consequence on daily life
Even if this activity is not professional, it strongly influences daily life. Four out of 10 employees (40%) work part-time to care for a loved one in a situation of dependency, a choice constrained in three quarters of cases (76.5%).
Eight caregivers out of 10 also say they are disturbed in their daily work by their assistance tasks, a trend that has clearly increased – 19 points – over the past three years. The main adverse effects cited are “deterioration of health” (76% of caregivers), “disorganization of work” (69%) and “reduction of social life” (62%).
Financial contribution
Most non-professional caregivers also contribute financially to the care of their vulnerable loved one: up to €150 minimum per month in 70% of cases, and up to €500 for 17% of them.
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