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This graph shows the main sources of assistance for elderly people who received assistance with work inside the house due to a long-term health problem. The main source of assistance was a paid employee (around 25%), followed by a spouse (approx. 22%). We note that the elderly were more likely to receive help from their daughter (17%) than their son (8%) for internal housework.
Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2002.