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Young Caring in Canada: Opportunity Gained and Lost
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Publisher:  The Vanier Institute of the Family
Date Written:  05/07/2012
Year Published:  2012  
Resource Type:  Article

When we think of people providing care to adults and seniors, we tend to picture an older family member in mid-to-late career or in retirement, yet researchers have found that approximately 12% of young Canadians aged 12-17 are 'young carers'.

Abstract:  When we think of people providing care to adults and seniors, we tend to picture an older family member in mid-to-late career or in retirement, yet researchers have found that approximately 12% of young Canadians aged 12-17 are 'young carers'. Today, the Vanier Institute is releasing the newest Contemporary Family Trends paper, Young Carers in Canada - The Hidden Costs and Benefits of Young Caregiving by Grant Charles, Tim Stainton & Sheila Marshall from the School of Social Work, University of ...
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