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Deville, Jane

Planning for the future: Exploring the experiences of older carers of adult children with a learning disability

Accessible summary: There are a large number of adults with learning disabilities who live with and are cared for by their parents.There is a need for interventions to support older carers with their caring role and to plan for a time when they can no longer continue caring.This research looked at a local support service in England that aimed to support carers over 55 who had an adult child with a learning disability living at home.Twelve carers were interviewed individually.The study highlights the unmet needs of older family carers and shows the value of support from a ca

Mon, 01/27/2020 - 13:06