Summary: In 2003, 8% of Canadian seniors age 65 to 74 had received home care in the past year, with 5% receiving only formal care, 3% receiving only informal care, and 1% receiving both formal and informal care; 20% of Canadian seniors age 75 to 84 had received home care in the past year, with 12% receiving only formal care, 5% receiving only informal care, and 3% receiving both formal and informal care; 42% of Canadian seniors age 85 or older had received home care in the past year, with 24% receiving only formal care, 10% receiving only informal care, and 8% receiving both formal and informal care.
| Age | Total | Formal care only | Informal care only | Formal and informal care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 74 years | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 75 to 84 years | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| 85+ years | 42 | 24 | 10 | 8 |
Source: Statistics Canada