Age of carers is 'looming crisis' for adult care

Age of carers is 'looming crisis' for adult care The increasing age of carers looking after adults with learning disabilities is a "looming crisis" for councils, a study claims.

Two-thirds of adults with learning disabilities or autism live with their families. Medical advances mean they are living longer than ever but many parents - some in their 80s and 90s - are worried about what will happen when they die.

Researchers from the University of Bath say the "issue will reach breaking point if it isn't tackled". BBC News

See also:

• Confronting a looming crisis: People with learning disabilities and/or autism and their carers getting older  University of Bath
• Looming crisis for older family carers of people with learning disabilities University of Bath