37.4% of Caregivers Have "Given Up" on Traveling with Family: A Nationwide Survey of 434 People on Family Caregiving and Outings/Travel

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  • 37.4% of Caregivers Have "Given Up" on Traveling with Family: A Nationwide Survey of 434 People on Family Caregiving and Outings/Travel
  • ReTaby Co., Ltd. conducted a nationwide survey of 434 men and women regarding family caregiving and outings/travel. The survey revealed that 37.4% of people with caregiving experience have given up on family trips. Meanwhile, 85.3% expressed a desire to use care-accompanied travel services, highlighting a significant awareness gap.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: May 25, 2026

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ReTaby Co., Ltd. conducted a nationwide survey of 434 men and women regarding family caregiving and outings/travel. The survey revealed that 37.4% of people with caregiving experience have given up on family trips. Meanwhile, 85.3% expressed a desire to use care-accompanied travel services, highlighting a significant awareness gap.

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37.4% of Caregivers Have "Given Up" on Traveling with Family: A Nationwide Survey of 434 People on Family Caregiving and Outings/Travel (May 25, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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May 25, 2026
ReTaby Co., Ltd. conducted a nationwide survey of 434 men and women regarding family caregiving and outings/travel. The survey revealed that 37.4% of people with caregiving experience have given up on family trips. Meanwhile, 85.3% expressed a desire to use care-accompanied travel services, highlighting a significant awareness gap.
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Awareness Survey on Family Caregiving and Outings/Travel *When citing the contents of this press release, please adhere to the following: - Mention "ReTaby Co., Ltd." as the source. - Provide a link to ReTaby Co., Ltd. (https://retaby.co.jp/) ReTaby Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; CEO: Eri Sakano; https://retaby.co.jp/), which provides outing and travel services with nursing and caregiving for those making hospital visits, receiving home care, or undergoing rehabilitation, conducted a nationwide awareness survey of 434 men and women regarding family caregiving and outings/travel. This survey investigated the presence or absence of caregiving experience, its impact on employment, the reality of outings and travel with caregiving family members, and the awareness and intention to use nursing/care-accompanied outing and travel support services. The results showed that while 68.2% of respondents answered they "did not know" about nursing/care-accompanied outing and travel support services, a combined 85.3% indicated an intention to use them by selecting either "definitely want to use" or "want to use if conditions are met," highlighting a significant "awareness gap." Furthermore, 37.4% of respondents answered that they "considered traveling with a caregiving family member but could not realize it (gave up)," which exceeded the 25.6% who were able to realize it. This makes it clear that in today's society, there are many families forced to give up travel and outings due to caregiving. [Survey Summary] Survey Period: March 18, 2026 - March 31, 2026 Survey Method: Internet Survey Target Audience: Men and women nationwide in their 20s to 70s and above Valid Responses: 434 (314 women, 113 men, 7 no response) [Detailed Survey Results] 1. Respondent Demographics In this survey, women accounted for 72.4% (314 respondents) and men 26.0% (113 respondents). By age group, respondents in their 30s were the most numerous at 33.9% (147 respondents), followed by those in their 40s at 21.4% (93 respondents), and those in their 20s at 20.5% (89 respondents), showing that responses were gathered from a wide range of groups, centering on those in their 20s to 40s who are beginning to face the reality of caring for their parents. By occupation, "company employee (full-time)" was the most common at 35.0% (152 respondents). Regarding parenting status, "no children" accounted for the majority at 55.1% (239 respondents), but combining those with preschool, elementary, and junior high school or older children reached 44.0%, indicating a composition that includes many in the "double care" potential group where parenting and caregiving overlap. [Gender Breakdown] Women: 72.4% (314 respondents) Men: 26.0% (113 respondents) No response: 1.6% (7 respondents) [Age Breakdown] 20s: 20.5% (89 respondents) 30s: 33.9% (147 respondents) 40s: 21.4% (93 respondents) 50s: 17.7% (77 respondents) 60s: 5.8% (25 respondents) 70s and above: 0.7% (3 respondents) [Occupation Breakdown] Company employee (full-time): 35.0% (152 respondents) Part-time worker: 20.5% (89 respondents) Housewife/Househusband: 14.7% (64 respondents) Self-employed/Freelance: 12.0% (52 respondents) Unemployed/Retired: 7.1% (31 respondents) Company employee (contract/dispatch): 5.5% (24 respondents) Student: 3.2% (14 respondents) Other: 1.4% (6 respondents) Civil servant: 0.5% (2 respondents) [Parenting Status Breakdown] No children: 55.1% (239 respondents) Have junior high school or older children: 17.5% (76 respondents) Have preschool children: 17.3% (75 respondents) Have elementary school children: 9.2% (40 respondents) Taking care of grandchildren: 0.9% (4 respondents) 2. Caregiving is Not Just a Story of "Special Families" - Approximately Half of Respondents Are Currently Providing Care, and Over 60% Are Caregivers/Experienced To the question "Do you currently have family members who need caregiving or monitoring?", 15.4% answered "living together" and 31.1% answered "living separately but providing care/monitoring," combining for 46.5% who are currently involved in caregiving. Furthermore, including the 15.9% who "provided care in the past," it is clear that 62.4% (271 respondents) are current caregivers or have caregiving experience. Caregiving recipients are primarily "own parents" at 49.0% and "grandparents" at 34.1%, showing that caregiving is already a familiar reality even for the working generation in their 20s to 50s. Q6. Do you currently have family members who need caregiving or monitoring? (n=434) None: 163 respondents (37.6%) Living separately but providing care/monitoring: 135 respondents (31.1%) Provided care in the past: 69 respondents (15.9%) Living together: 67 respondents (15.4%) Q7. Who is the person receiving care? (Multiple answers / Based on those with caregiving experience) Own parents: 148 respondents (49.0%) Grandparents: 103 respondents (34.1%) Parents-in-law: 30 respondents (9.9%) Other: 15 respondents (5.0%)

FAQ

What percentage of people have given up on traveling with family members who are under care?

According to the survey, 37.4% of respondents said they considered but could not realize travel with family members under care, which is higher than the 25.6% who managed to do so.

What is the awareness level of nursing and care-accompanied outing and travel support services?

68.2% of respondents said they were unaware of these services, indicating that awareness is still low.

What is the level of interest in using nursing and care-accompanied outing and travel support services?

Combined, 85.3% of respondents expressed interest in using these services, either definitely or if conditions were right.

What percentage of respondents are current or past caregivers?

46.5% of respondents are currently involved in caregiving (either cohabiting or living separately), and 15.9% have been caregivers in the past, totaling 62.4% of respondents who are current or past caregivers.

Who is the most common care recipient?

The most common care recipient is 'parents' at 49.0%, followed by 'grandparents' at 34.1%.

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