Approximately 90% of Working Caregivers Caring for Parents at Home Answer That They 'Cannot Sufficiently Secure' Time for Refreshment or Rest
株式会社SOYOKAZE published a survey on the actual state of respite care for the working generation caring for parents at home. Over 90% reported feeling physical and mental burden and a lack of rest time.
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## Survey Overview and Background
SOYOKAZE, a company that develops nursing care services, conducted a survey titled "Survey on Home Nursing Care and Respite Care Usage among the Working Generation" targeting working adults aged 45 to 65 who are providing home care for their parents. As nursing care turnover becomes a serious social issue due to population aging, the survey aimed to clarify how the working generation balancing work and care evaluates respite care and positions it in their own lives.
*Respite care refers to care services that allow caregivers to temporarily leave caregiving to rest.
## Key Survey Results
### 1. Burden on Mind and Body
To the question, "To what extent do you feel a burden on your mind and body while providing family care at home while working?", 93.6% answered that they feel a burden to some degree.
### 2. Securing Refreshment Time
Only 10.6% answered that they are "sufficiently securing" time for refreshment or rest, with approximately 90% feeling a lack of rest.
### 3. Major Sources of Anxiety
When asked what they feel most anxious about while continuing home care, "psychological stress" was the top answer (37.3%), followed by "physical burden" and "anxiety about retirement funds."
### 4. Respite Care Usage and Intention
41.8% of respondents answered that they have used respite care such as short-stays. Regarding their intention to use it in the future, over 85% expressed a positive attitude, saying they "would like to use it if necessary" or "would like to use it actively."
### 5. Priorities for Facility Selection
Among those wanting to use facilities, the top priorities were "staff response and expertise" (61.8%), "availability of home pick-up and drop-off" (60.8%), and "facility safety and equipment" (51.2%).
## Conclusion
This survey reveals that the working generation caring for parents at home faces serious challenges of mental and physical burden and lack of rest, while strongly desiring the introduction of respite care services. Moving forward, the whole of society is required to work toward enhancing services tailored to individual needs and removing barriers to utilization.
SOYOKAZE, a company that develops nursing care services, conducted a survey titled "Survey on Home Nursing Care and Respite Care Usage among the Working Generation" targeting working adults aged 45 to 65 who are providing home care for their parents. As nursing care turnover becomes a serious social issue due to population aging, the survey aimed to clarify how the working generation balancing work and care evaluates respite care and positions it in their own lives.
*Respite care refers to care services that allow caregivers to temporarily leave caregiving to rest.
## Key Survey Results
### 1. Burden on Mind and Body
To the question, "To what extent do you feel a burden on your mind and body while providing family care at home while working?", 93.6% answered that they feel a burden to some degree.
### 2. Securing Refreshment Time
Only 10.6% answered that they are "sufficiently securing" time for refreshment or rest, with approximately 90% feeling a lack of rest.
### 3. Major Sources of Anxiety
When asked what they feel most anxious about while continuing home care, "psychological stress" was the top answer (37.3%), followed by "physical burden" and "anxiety about retirement funds."
### 4. Respite Care Usage and Intention
41.8% of respondents answered that they have used respite care such as short-stays. Regarding their intention to use it in the future, over 85% expressed a positive attitude, saying they "would like to use it if necessary" or "would like to use it actively."
### 5. Priorities for Facility Selection
Among those wanting to use facilities, the top priorities were "staff response and expertise" (61.8%), "availability of home pick-up and drop-off" (60.8%), and "facility safety and equipment" (51.2%).
## Conclusion
This survey reveals that the working generation caring for parents at home faces serious challenges of mental and physical burden and lack of rest, while strongly desiring the introduction of respite care services. Moving forward, the whole of society is required to work toward enhancing services tailored to individual needs and removing barriers to utilization.
FAQ
What is the age group of the survey respondents?
Men and women aged 45 to 65 who are providing home care for their parents.
What is the most important finding of this survey?
Over 90% of working caregivers feel physical and mental burden and lack sufficient rest.
What is important when choosing a care facility?
Staff expertise, availability of transportation, and facility safety are top priorities.