Caring Across Generations 2022 Survey

JavaScript isn't enabled in your browser, so this file can't be opened. Enable and reload.

The media has talked a lot about inflation lately, but reporters always leave out an important part of the story: the challenges of giving and receiving care.

We want to help shape the narratives so that care becomes a part of these important conversations. Will you share some information about how the economy has shaped your recent care experience?

The information provided on this survey will be aggregated and anonymized, and we'll share the trends and key findings with reporters. Your name and information will not be shared without your consent.

Your Info

For our records only. We will not share this information outside of Caring Across Generations without talking to you first.

Name

Email address

Phone number

ZIP Code

Survey

How has inflation impacted your caregiving costs?

Costs are the same

Costs have risen a little bit

Costs have risen a lot (25% or more)

Costs have doubled or more

Clear selection

Would you like to specify any particular care costs that have increased recently, and by how much?

How much of your income currently goes towards care costs?

Under 20%

20-30%

30-40%

40-50%

More than 50%

I do not currently have an income

Unsure

Clear selection

Are you struggling to find care workers (e.g. paid caregiver, nanny, etc.)? If so, what are the main reasons? Check all that apply.

Few direct care workers available near your home

Rates for direct care workers too high

Not eligible for Medicaid HCBS waiver

High turnover rates (workers quit)

Lack of direct care workers with training or skills in specific type of care needed

Lack of culturally competent direct care (e.g. dad only eats foods from his home country)

Other:

Have you had to make sacrifices as a result of increasing costs? If so, what kinds? Check all that apply.

Quit job or leave workforce to care for loved one

Decrease working hours to care for loved one

Cut purchasing of some care-related needs (e.g. medication not covered by health insurance)

Decrease number of hours of direct care, either at home or in a community setting

Lost a percentage of my wages because my employer doesn't offer paid leave

Other:

Since the pandemic began, have more people in your family, friend, and work environments shown a better understanding of family care responsibilities? If so, how?

Your employer allows more flexibility in work hours to allow for family care

People in your life express empathy when you share the challenges you face around finding care for yourself or your loved ones

More people in your life are stepping up to help with family care

No change

Other:

Anything else that you wish reporters, elected leaders, and other people not experiencing care challenges knew?

Demographics

What is your race? Check all that apply

Native American

Black

Latinx

Asian/Asian American, Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to say

Gender

Female

Male

Trans

Non-binary

Other

Prefer not to say

Clear selection

Fine Print

Survey responses may be shared anonymously to reporters, with identifying information removed. *

I understand.

Required

Are you interested in speaking with reporters about your responses? Caring Across Generations staff will help you prepare or provide guidance before connecting you to a reporter.

Yes

Maybe

Clear selection

Submit

Clear form

Never submit passwords through Google Forms.

This form was created inside of National Domestic Workers Alliance.

Does this form look suspicious? Report

Forms