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BRITISH JOURNAL OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
Volume 39, Issue 1, Pages 29-38Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00613.x
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Adults with disabilities; early intervention; older carers; services and education
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Research-informed policy and practice is needed for older caregivers of adult sons/daughters with disabilities. These caregivers are often under tremendous stress because of failing health, financial pressures, bereavement and worry about the future of their sons/daughters. Twenty-nine older parents/caregivers of 27 adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities were interviewed to explore their views and experiences regarding long-term care and service arrangements, health and psychological needs and 'future planning'. Findings show a severe lack of support, respite care and future planning which causes high stress levels for caregivers. Policy makers and researchers working in this field need to take into consideration the needs of older caregivers when making future plans for adults with disabilities.
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