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Rural-Suburban-Urban Differences in Caregiving in the Northeast U.S. Region

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  • Pojman, Elena
  • Becot, Florence

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Variations in social and physical infrastructures across the rural-urban interface shape caregivers’ experiences and access to resources. In this brief, we describe the caregiving experience for rural, suburban, and urban caregivers in the Northeast region of the U.S., as reported via a regional household survey conducted in 2023. Urban caregivers were generally younger and more likely to take care of children. Likely as a result, they reported having the most financial struggles and the greatest desire for supports (i.e., financial, educational and other resources). However, rural and suburban caregivers also reported facing significant burdens and wanting more support. In particular, caregivers recommended greater support for childcare, policies to encourage workforce participation, and financial and in-kind assistance. This research brief provides greater detail.

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  • Pojman, Elena & Becot, Florence, 2025. "Rural-Suburban-Urban Differences in Caregiving in the Northeast U.S. Region," NERCRD Research Briefs 358892, Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (NERCRD).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:nerbri:358892
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.358892
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