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This graph shows the main sources of assistance for the elderly who received assistance with personal care. In this instance, non-governmental organizations were most likely to have helped the elderly (nearly 30%), followed by governmental services (approx. 24%) and spouses (also around 24%).
Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2002.