Table 5 Cost of caregiving for the elderly
Cost category | Frequency (n) | Total Amount (US$) | Average Amount (US$) | Cost Profile (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DIRECT COST | ||||
 Medical | ||||
  Medical care | 78 | 2068.27 | 26.51 | 14.2 |
 Non- medical | ||||
  Household supplies | 97 | 6021.63 | 62.07 | 41.3 |
  Residential care | 83 | 743.03 | 8.92 | 5.1 |
  Transport | 44 | 527.4 | 11.2 | 3.6 |
  Financial transfer | 40 | 280.05 | 7 | 1.9 |
Total direct cost | Â | 9640.38 | 115.72 | 66.2 |
INDIRECT COST | ||||
 Valued time spent on personal care | 73 | 2722.04 | 28.06 | 18.7 |
 Valued time spent on household activities | 64 | 1563.85 | 24.43 | 10.7 |
 Valued time spent on travel/transportation | 24 | 190.46 | 7.94 | 1.3 |
 Valued time spent with care recipient | 45 | 451.31 | 10.03 | 3.1 |
Total indirect cost | Â | 4927.65 | 70.46 | 33.8 |
TOTAL | Â | 14,568.03 | 186.18 | 100 |