What the future holds: Older people as carers of adult dependant children with disabilities
Dr Karola Dillenburger

Older people who are caring for adult children with disabilities are under tremendous stress because they may suffer health problems themselves; have financial problems due a lifetime of caring; may have to care on their own due to the death of their spouse; worry about the future care of their child; and may feel uncomfortable approaching professionals for help. This research addresses issues of social exclusion of older parents as carers and thereby offers an evidence base for policy development in relation to caring for older carers. The research provides a resource for older people themselves as well as policy-makers. It is hoped that this report will form the basis further large-scale research with further implications for policy development with regard to older people as carers.

The full report of the research can be found here.