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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health Policy
  • Sociology of Aging

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  • The increasing recognition of informal carers' vital role in supporting elderly individuals with declining autonomy.
  • The historical invisibility and current challenges in establishing supportive policies for informal carers in France.
  • The specific context of France's policy landscape concerning the aging population.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the growing importance of informal carers in elder care.
  • To advocate for coordinated policies that benefit both informal carers and care recipients.
  • To analyze the current policy environment in France regarding support for the aging population and their carers.

Summary:

  • Informal caregiving for autonomous elderly individuals is increasingly acknowledged.
  • Effective policy requires coordination between support for carers and care recipients.
  • France is making some policy advancements with the bill on adapting society to an aging population.

Impact:

  • Increased policy focus on the needs of informal carers.
  • Improved support systems for elderly individuals and their caregivers.
  • Potential for more integrated and effective elder care strategies in France.