In the face of the dynamic aging of society, the importance of care for dependent older adults is growing. In Poland, the primary burden of this care rests with informal car­egivers – most often family members – whose role, despite its fundamental importance, remains under-recognized within the social security system. This article attempts to analyse the challenges and gaps in supporting this group, pointing to the need to build an integrated support system. In particular, it discusses instruments such as the EU Di­rective on Work-Life Balance, and local solutions, includ­ing the care voucher. In this context, senior policy repre­sents an important area of public intervention that should address the needs of informal caregivers as an integral part of the long-term care system. Social security is understood here in a broad sense – as a system encompassing not only financial transfers but also access to services, legal regula­tions, and mechanisms enabling the combination of car­egiving roles with other life responsibilities. The article is a review based on an analysis of documents and literature on the subject, taking into account social, economic, and cultural aspects.