A spotlight on hidden older unpaid carers
As outlined in Ageing Better’s State of Ageing report, people aged 55-64 are most likely to be carers – more than 1 in 4 people in this age group (28%) provide some level of care to family, friends and loved ones. And estimates suggest there are over 2 million carers aged 65 and over, many providing round-the-clock care.
In offering more authentic portrayals of older carers through the image library, Ageing Better aims to help them feel more visible in society and better understood. Our aim is that the images better reflect the realities of older carers’ lifestyles and give the public an insight into what being an unpaid carer involves.
With recent polling suggesting that there may be 2 million unpaid carers in the UK who are 65 or older, it’s vital that we share their stories, and make sure they are visible, valued and supported - and these photos can help us in showing them living their lives and help increase understanding of what being an older carer in the UK is like today.
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