Nearly three-quarters (73 per cent) of Canadians with financial caregiving responsibilities say they’d sacrifice their own financial security to support a loved one, according to a new survey by Edward Jones Canada.

The survey, which polled more than 2,000 Canadians with financial caregiving responsibilities, found 71 per cent of caregivers entered the role with little or no planning. It also noted more than three-quarters (76 per cent) of financial caregivers are employed, including 64 per cent who work full time. More than half (54 per cent) belong to the sandwich generation, caring for an older adult while supporting at least one child.

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