Caregivers are sometimes referred to as personal care assistants or attendants. In one in four American households, someone is caring for a relative age 50 or older.
Cultural differences exist in family caregiving situations.
Studies have shown that Asian and Hispanic caregivers are more likely than their white counterparts to be responsible for the care of more than one person. In addition, the prevalence of family caregiving is higher among Asian and African American households than Caucasian households. Compiled by National Health Council, Washington, DC, October 2000. For book and ordering information, please see our Publications page.