Older Carers, Interdependence and the Care of Mentally Handicapped Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11201962 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gordon Grant (Bangor University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1986 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 333-351 |
| Publication date | 1986-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Ageing and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0144-686X • E-ISSN: 1469-1779 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0144686x00005997 |
| OpenAlex | W2156550780 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 4 |
Elderly people are often seen as the recipients of informal care. In the study reported here, there are clear indications that carers of mentally handicapped people are predominantly female and often beyond retirement age. For some the task is burdensome, but for many it provides a reciprocity both of care and of companionship. Older carers are observed to receive more professional aid than younger carers. But as demographic trends make this caring relationship more common it will be necessary for formal support systems to become more integrated and comprehensive
Developmental psychology · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal relationship · Older people · Reciprocity (cultural anthropology) · Task (project management) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
When a family member has an intellectual handicap
Adults with a Learning Disability Living with Elderly Carers Talk about Planning for the Future
Elderly parents with handicapped children
The life cycle and support networks of families with a person with a learning difficulty
The Growing Burden of an Ageing Population
Consumer Participation in Service Planning-the AWS Experience
| Citations per year | 0.15 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1987 - 2005 (19) |
| Highly cited | No |