This qualitative study examined patterns of service use by 62 older people with intellectual disability from 12 Australian municipalities. A lack of collaboration between the aged-care and disability service systems was found, as was an implicit policy of redirecting older people toward aged-care services and away from disability services. (DB)

A survey of 20 health districts in England identified specialist services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors. Great diversity was found in such services as specialized teams, staffed housing, assessment and short-term admission, and respite care facilities. Entitlement to appropriate treatment was more…