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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Health and Illness
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Family structures are changing, increasing the need for non-family caregivers.
  • Friend caregivers are a growing demographic but are often overlooked in healthcare and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the national prevalence of friend caregivers.
  • To compare care characteristics between friend and family caregivers.
  • To identify factors associated with older adults receiving care from friends.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis using the 2023 National Health and Aging Trends Study.
  • Included older adults (≥65 years) and their identified caregivers.
  • Statistical analyses included Wald tests, Rao-Scott chi-squared tests, and multivariable logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 2.4 million friend caregivers and 21.4 million family caregivers were identified.
  • Friend caregivers were less likely to co-reside or be the sole caregiver but more likely to assist with transportation and specialize in specific care domains.
  • Older age and being married were associated with lower friend involvement, while higher education and living alone were associated with greater friend involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Friend caregivers form a distinct segment of the unpaid care workforce, crucial for older adults with limited family support.
  • Recognizing the unique contributions of friend caregivers is essential for integrated healthcare planning and support.