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In low- and middle-income countries, elderly care primarily falls on households with limited state support. This burden disproportionately affects women outside the labor force, highlighting gendered care responsibilities.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology
Public Health

Background:

Elderly care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) relies heavily on household structures.
Minimal community or state institutional support characterizes elder care in LMICs.
Caregiving responsibilities are often integrated with domestic duties within the household.

Discussion:

The physical and emotional demands of elder care are typically assumed by individuals with fewer external commitments.
Caregiving roles exhibit a distinct gendered pattern in LMICs.
Women not engaged in formal or informal labor markets predominantly shoulder the responsibility of caring for the elderly.

Key Insights:

Household-based elder care is the norm in LMICs due to limited institutional support.
Gender significantly shapes the distribution of caregiving tasks, with women often bearing the primary responsibility.
The intersection of domestic roles and caregiving highlights the vulnerability of women outside the labor force.

Outlook:

Future research should explore policy interventions to support household caregivers in LMICs.
Investigating the long-term health and economic impacts on women caregivers is crucial.
Developing community-based and state-supported elder care models is essential for sustainable solutions.