Health: carers are getting younger and younger

In 2022, people now become carers on average at 36 years old, compared to 39 years old during the previous barometer published in 2021 by theORCIP (Uunion of provident organizations). “A sociological explanation: the French have children later, so mathematically these children have older parents more quickly“, explains the journalist Nabila Stoolpresent on the 12/13 set, Thursday 6 October.

8 to 11 million people are considered to be caregivers families, combining employment and assistance. “The number of hours they devote to their loved one with a loss of autonomy increases: 10.50 a.m. on average per week, compared to 8.30 a.m. last year“, adds the journalist. Nearly one caregiver in two feels in difficulty in their professional life.

To relieve the caregivers who work, there is a device: the “caregiver leave”. “For three months, you can go on leave and during this leave, which can be divided, you will not be paid by your employer, but you will be compensated by a daily allowance. But this right is used too little, because the question remains taboo in the company”explains the journalist. Only a quarter of these employees have informed their hierarchy. in 2030, it is estimated that one worker in four will be a caregiver.