Intergenerational Care and Planning for Ageing Carers
Author Information
Author(s): Bai Xue, Liu Mengyu
Primary Institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hypothesis
How do sandwiched ageing carers provide care across multiple generations, and does intergenerational care provision influence their care planning?
Conclusion
Sandwiched ageing carers providing more care across generations are less prepared for their future care, especially when care costs exceed a certain threshold.
Supporting Evidence
- Overall levels of upward and downward care provision are positively correlated.
- High care intensity can negatively affect the positive relationship between care provision and planning.
- When care costs exceed 12.2% of household income, the association turns negative.
Takeaway
Some people in their 50s and 60s take care of both their parents and children, and this can make it hard for them to plan for their own future care.
Methodology
Data was collected from the Survey on Sandwiched Ageing Carers in Hong Kong.
Limitations
The study is context-specific to Hong Kong and may not generalize to other regions.
Participant Demographics
Participants were sandwiched ageing carers in Hong Kong, primarily in their 50s and 60s.
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