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Aging, developmental disabilities and leisure: policy and service delivery issues.

Activities, Adaptation & Aging

Author: Tedrick, T.
Year: 1990
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

Adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities (MR/DD) are becoming more numerous & are reaching older ages. A host of challenges face staff & clients in the MR/DD care provision system as aging begins to occur; likewise, staff in the aging services network are being confronted with adults with MR/DD, one who may be living in a community setting & desirous of integrated activities. Federal & state policy initiatives in these areas are reviewed, & it is concluded that much remains to be done with regard to cooperative initiatives involving the MR/DD system & the aging service network.


Further Details

Volume 15
Issue 1-2
Accession Number 29.5.03
Research Notes Electronic copy added 10/07/2013
Keywords oldercognitivepolicy complianceservice delivery

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