Purpose

Because people with learning disabilities (LD) are living longer, their family carers are likely to continue their caring role for longer. This study aims to explore the experiences of older carers of people with LD.

Design/methodology/approach

In total, 16 interviews with older carers were carried out and analysed qualitatively.

Findings

Three main themes emerged from the data: “transition to retirement is a misnomer”; “impact of caring role”; and “fears for the future”.

Originality/value

Previous studies have not focussed on the specific experiences of “older” carers and their situation risks going unnoticed. Their experiences should be acknowledged by services and society and meaningful support provided.

中文翻译：

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学习障碍者的老龄照护者的经历：“我继续坚持下去”

目的

由于学习障碍者（LD）的寿命更长，因此他们的家庭照料者可能会继续担任更长的照料者。这项研究的目的是探索患有LD的老年人的经验。

设计/方法/方法

总共对老年护理者进行了16次访谈，并进行了定性分析。

发现

数据显示出三个主要主题：“过渡到退休是错误的用词”；“关爱角色的影响”；和“对未来的恐惧”。

创意/价值

先前的研究没有集中在“老年人”护理者的具体经历上，他们的处境风险被忽视。他们的经验应得到服务和社会的认可，并应提供有意义的支持。