http://www.answers4families.org/family/long-term-care/talking-family The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.answers4families.org/family/long-term-care/talking-family/talking-family <p>A recent report (2005) by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP estimates that 21% of adults age 18 and older are providing unpaid care to another adult age 18 and older. The report states that the majority of these caregivers are female and that they are working full or part-time while providing an average of 21 hours per week of care. If your plan for the future involves reliance on family members to provide a portion of your care or to assist you in remaining as independent as possible, it is wise to begin a discussion with your family now. </p><p><a href="http://www.answers4families.org/family/long-term-care/talking-family/talking-family">read more</a></p> http://www.answers4families.org/family/long-term-care/talking-family/talking-family#comments Talking with Family Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:08:22 -0500 clewis 237 at http://www.answers4families.org