tahoperheet
Tahoperheet is a term that appears in Finnish discourse to describe households that assume substantial caregiving responsibilities for relatives with long-term health needs, disability, or aging. The concept focuses on how families organize and share care tasks across members and over time, often in interaction with public services, workplaces, and community networks.
Origin and usage: The term is an informal neologism rather than an official classification. It is used
Characteristics and implications: Tahoperheet commonly feature multi-generational households, flexible role assignments, and collaboration with external services.
Criticism and limitations: Because the term is informal and heterogeneous in its usage, it can obscure disparities