Question pretext
would like to start with the adults aged 18 and older in your household - and will then ask about children later. This adult may still need care or may no longer be living in the household or may have died as a result of an illness or other reason.
Literal question
In total, how many adult household (HH) members have needed care or support in the last 12 months?
Interviewer instructions
NTERVIEWER: Using Section 0400 HH Roster from the HH QUESTIONNAIRE - determine who in the household needed caregiving. This may include people who are not currently in the household, but needed care from a HH member in the last 12 months. Start with adults aged 18 and older.