Female carers of adults with an intellectual disability are increasing in our communities as those with intellectual disability live into middle and old age. Twenty-seven carers between the ages of 45 and 85 years responded to questionnaires about demands, resources, and their health. Almost all were in the clinical range on the measure of psychological functioning. Demands contributed significantly to poorer functioning; however, other measures did not. The women in this study appeared to underreport the level of difficulties they experienced. The caregiving role undertaken by these women does not appear to be sustainable under their current circumstances.
History
Publication title
Journal of Women & Aging
Volume
23
Pagination
129-148
ISSN
0895-2841
Department/School
Faculty of Education
Publisher
Routledge
Place of publication
USA
Rights statement
Copyright 2011 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Repository Status
Restricted
Socio-economic Objectives
Provision of health and support services not elsewhere classified