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Factors associated with being an older rather than younger unpaid carer of adults with a chronic health condition

Results from a population-based cross-sectional survey in South Australia

Published Date: 10.11.2021

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Older carers

Ageing Chronic illness Survey Older carers Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Older carers

View Publication Ageing Chronic illness Survey Older carers Peer-reviewed journal article

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Factors associated with being an older rather than younger unpaid carer of adults with a chronic health condition

Results from a population-based cross-sectional survey in South Australia

Published Date: 10.11.2021

  • Author/ Authors

    Sungwon Chang, Tim Luckett, Jane Phillips, Meera Agar, Lawrence Lam, Michelle DiGiacomo

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Chang, S., Luckett, T., Phillips, J., Agar, M., Lam, L., & DiGiacomo, M. (2021). Factors associated with being an older rather than younger unpaid carer of adults with a chronic health condition: Results from a population-based cross-sectional survey in South Australia. Chronic Illness, 174239532110540–17423953211054033. https://doi.org/10.1177/17423953211054033

Long Summary

This article examines a number of intersecting sociodemographic characteristics of older carers. The study makes use of survey data to explore how the needs of older carers caring for an adult with a chronic health condition differ from that of younger carers. This article also makes reference to potential implications this data may have for support services.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Reveals that primary survey research methods prioritise the voices of carers
  • Identifies where there may be potential gaps in supporting the health and wellbeing of carers
  • Provides insight into a particular demographic of carers for a more tailored understanding of their needs

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Offers insight into some of the support service needs of older carers
  • Anticipates what areas of policy may need to be addressed to fulfill carer needs
  • Provides data on what a typical older carer looks like

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