Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on “Older carers of people with learning disabilities: their experiences with local authority assessment processes and personnel” written by Rachel Forrester-Jones.

Design/methodology/approach

This commentary considers the experiences of older carers in the context of research, legislative and policy changes over the past 30+ years.

Findings

The needs of older carers of adults with learning disabilities are well recognised within the (limited) literature. Less attention has been given to practical strategies to identify and support such carers or to their broader family context.

Originality/value

This commentary highlights that assessors carrying out carers’ needs assessments should consider whether adults with learning disabilities are providing care to their older relative. The recognition of possible mutual or reciprocal care needs to be acknowledged and appropriate support offered.

中文翻译：

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评论“学习障碍者的老年照顾者：他们在地方当局评估过程和人员方面的经验”

目的

本文的目的是对 Rachel Forrester-Jones 撰写的“学习障碍者的老年护理人员：他们在地方当局评估流程和人员方面的经验”提供评论。

设计/方法/方法

本评论在过去 30 多年的研究、立法和政策变化的背景下考虑了老年护理人员的经历。

发现

有学习障碍的成年人的老年护理人员的需求在（有限的）文献中得到了很好的认可。对识别和支持此类照料者或其更广泛的家庭背景的实用策略的关注较少。

原创性/价值

该评论强调，执行照顾者需求评估的评估员应考虑有学习障碍的成年人是否正在为他们的年长亲属提供照顾。需要承认可能的相互或互惠护理并提供适当的支持。