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

Elena Pojman and Florence Becot

No 358892, NERCRD Research Briefs from Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (NERCRD)

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Community/Rural/Urban Development; Consumer/Household Economics; Health Economics and Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 5
Date: 2025-06-23
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.358892

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