Social Policy
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Europe's unpaid caregivers are aging out, study finds
A major study tracking informal caregiving across Europe from 2004 to 2015 reveals shifting patterns by age and gender—data critical for policymakers bracing for a care crisis. As aging populations grow, the burden on family caregivers is reshaping, forcing governments and employers to rethink social care infrastructure and workforce planning.
Originaltitel: Cohort Trajectories by Age and Gender for Informal Caregiving in Europe Adjusted for Sociodemographic Changes, 2004 and 2015