Encouraging Quality of Life for Aging Persons who have Developmental Disabilities

Title
Encouraging Quality of Life for Aging Persons who have Developmental Disabilities
Publication Date
2006
Author(s)
Kennedy, Dwayne
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Australian Counselling Association
Place of publication
Australia
UNE publication id
une:8339
Abstract
Studies indicate that people with developmental disabilities are aging at a similar rate to the mainstream. This has occurred from the time of deinstitutionalisation and the move into community based living. Community based programs and services have encouraged quality of life outcomes that address the need for improved medical, physical, and nutritional care. These factors have contributed to addressing psychological, social and spiritual needs, as well as generating opportunities for education and employment. This article discusses encouraging quality of life outcomes for those who are aging with developmental disabilities, and how social educators and caregivers need to attend to training programs that address the dual concerns of aging and disability services. This article gives an overview of the historical background of these issues and highlights the health concerns for those who are aging with developmental disabilities.
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Citation
Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Health, 2(1), p. 62-67
ISSN
1832-1135
Start page
62
End page
67

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