Caring for an older family member with learning disabilities

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We are all aware of improvements in the United Kingdom (UK) population’s life expectancy. Less well recognised is that the life expectancy of people with learning disabilities has also improved and over half are now aged over forty-five. The majority of those with learning disabilities live with their parents or a sibling. As people with learning disabilities are living longer, family carers are continuing to care well into their own old age.