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Table 16
Type of help received to deal with change: Seniors (aged 65 and over), 2008
Type of help received to deal with change: Seniors (aged 65 and over), 2008
| Change of greatest impact | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finances† | Death of a loved one | Health | Care of a sick or disabled person | |
| percentage | ||||
| Type of help received1 | ||||
| Emotional | 21E | 84* | 73* | 73* |
| Instrumental2 | 50 | 39 | 95* | 92* |
| Informational3 | 28E | 17 | 45* | 51 |
| † reference group | ||||
| * statistically significant difference from the reference group at p < 0.05 | ||||
| 1. Respondents could report more than one type of help received to deal with the change of greatest impact. | ||||
| 2. Instrumental help includes using at least one of the following types: professional services or expertise; financial; help with household work or childcare; transportation; material goods; personal care or health needs. | ||||
| 3. Informational help includes using at least one of the following types: information or informal advice; referrals, networking or making new contacts; teaching coaching, or training. | ||||
| Note: This table includes respondents aged 65 and over who experienced at least one major change in the last 12 months. | ||||
| Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2008. | ||||
