Published March, 2009, by the Canadian Policy Research Networks, this document explores the demographic phenomenon that a greater proportion of Canadian employees are responsible for the care of elderly dependents. Population projections suggest that Canada has yet to feel the full effects of eldercare issues. Work-life conflict will become more problematic over the next several decades as more employed Canadians take on the additional role as caregiver for an aging or elderly dependent. Research suggests that almost half of employed caregivers (both male and female) experience work-life balance issues that affected their physical and mental health as well as their work productivity.
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