Open AccessEvaluation Of Residential Services For Older Adults With Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities Residing In The Community
Author(s) -
Tanya Hough
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
hsoa journal of gerontology and geriatric medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2381-8662
DOI - 10.24966/ggm-8662/100076
Subject(s) - gerontology , intellectual disability , psychology , medicine , psychiatry
People with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities in the United States are living longer in recent decades. People 65 and older are in better health than previous decades due to more awareness of the beneficial effects of a healthy diet, preventative medical care and physical exercise.