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Thalen, Marloes; Volkers, Karin M.; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities has increased. The implications of ageing have resulted in changes in their support needs and challenges to support staff. Access to evidence based strategies for support staff providing care to elderly with intellectual disabilities remains scarce. A systematic review was…
Descriptors: Intervention, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Aging (Individuals)
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Ho, Portia; Bulsara, Caroline; Patman, Shane; Downs, Jenny; Hill, Anne-Marie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Adults with intellectual disability experience high rates of falls making falls prevention an important health need. The purpose of the study was to seek perspectives of older adults with intellectual disability and their caregivers to (a) explore the experiences of older adults with intellectual disability when seeking healthcare…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Health Promotion, Older Adults