ILC-UK & NatCen Research Launch: "Living and Caring? An Investigation of the Experience of Older Carers" (UK Sep.08)
As the UK population ages, demand for personal care within society will increase. However, the majority of care will continue to be provided as `unpaid care' by family members, with the growing demand for care expected to fall increasingly on older cohorts.
This means that understanding the experience of older carers and the effects of caring on their lives has never been more important.
"Living and Caring? An Investigation of the Experience of Older Carers" uses detailed quantitative analysis to compare the lives of carers and non-carers across multiple domains such as quality of life, health, income and housing.
This research will be launched at an event at the RSA on Wednesday September 17th, 2008. Following a presentation of key findings, a panel will discuss the implications of the research, including:
* As demographic change takes hold, how much can society rely on the provision of unpaid care by older people?
* How can public policy build on the capacity of individuals and their families to cope and adapt to periods of care provision?
* What do differences in the experience of carers suggest for the future direction of policy?
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