In the last decade, the debate on caregiving work—its gender inequality and impact on development—has gained increasing relevance on the public policy agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean. The origin of this debate dates back to concerns about the sexual division of labor, which places an unequal share of unpaid caregiving work on women. According to ECLAC, this division … [Read more...] about Unpaid Health Care Work: A Challenge for the Region
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Self-directed Care: the Benefits of Cash and Counseling
Meet Elizabeth, an 80-year-old widow with multiple chronic health conditions for years. Previously, she relied solely on her daughter Angela for unpaid assistance with personal care and household tasks. Angela lives close by and cares for Elizabeth before or after going to her job at a local supermarket and on her days off. Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s needs for assistance became … [Read more...] about Self-directed Care: the Benefits of Cash and Counseling
Who takes care of older people in Latin America and the Caribbean?
More than 8 million older people are dependent on long-term care in Latin America and the Caribbean. These people are not able, on their own, to perform at least one basic activity of daily living, such as bathing or showering, eating, using the toilet, dressing, getting around a room, or getting in and out of bed. In this region, care dependence affects 12% of people over … [Read more...] about Who takes care of older people in Latin America and the Caribbean?