scholarly journals 185Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Falls Prevention Team in Residential Care for Older Adults including Older Adults with an Intellectual Disability

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_5) ◽  
pp. v1-v12
Author(s):  
Mary Doyle ◽  
Susan Curtis ◽  
Siobhan Kenny ◽  
Stella Murugesan ◽  
Shauna Clarke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Falls Prevention

Older Adults With Intellectual Disability in Residential Care Centers in Israel: Health Status and Service Utilization

2004 ◽  
Vol 109 (5) ◽  
pp. 413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joav Merrick ◽  
Philip W. Davidson ◽  
Mohammed Morad ◽  
Matthew P. Janicki ◽  
Orren Wexler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Residential Care

Providing care for older adults with extreme obesity in aged residential care facilities: An environmental scan

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Caz Hales ◽  
◽  
Isaac Amankwaa ◽  
Lesley Gray ◽  
Helen Rook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Extreme Obesity ◽  
Financial Barriers ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
Environmental Scan ◽  
Staffing Ratios ◽  
Care Facilities

Little is known about the level of service demand and preparedness of Aotearoa New Zealand’s aged residential care facilities to care for older adults with extreme obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the current state of bariatric (extreme obesity) services within aged residential care. An environmental scan was conducted to identify bariatric resident needs and gaps in service provision to inform the development of policy and service provision. Observational and interview data from three facilities in Aotearoa New Zealand was collected along with a retrospective review of national resident admissions over a three-year period. Poor environmental design that included infrastructure deficiencies and financial barriers impacted on the ability to deliver safe and equitable care for this population. Specifically, equipment procurement and safe staffing ratios were of concern to the sector. There is an increasing need for bariatric level support within aged care, necessitating more equipment and staff, adaptation of physical care environments, and enhanced funding. Significant investment is required to address care concerns of older adults with extreme obesity at government and organisational levels.

Impact of a Community-Based Falls Prevention Program on Maintenance of Physical Activity Among Older Adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 480-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Laforest ◽  
Anne Pelletier ◽  
Lise Gauvin ◽  
Yvonne Robitaille ◽  
Michel Fournier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals The relationship between antiepileptic drug load and challenging behaviors in older adults with intellectual disability and epilepsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 122 ◽  
pp. 108191
Author(s):  
Rosemary Monaghan ◽  
Máire O'Dwyer ◽  
Retha Luus ◽  
Niamh Mulryan ◽  
Philip McCallion ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Antiepileptic Drug ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Drug Load ◽  
The Relationship

Epidemiology of Epilepsy in Older Adults With an Intellectual Disability in Ireland: Associations and Service Implications

2014 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary McCarron ◽  
Marie O'Dwyer ◽  
Eilish Burke ◽  
Eimear McGlinchey ◽  
Philip McCallion
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Refractory Epilepsy ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
Morbid Conditions

Abstract There are limited studies on the prevalence of epilepsy and co-morbid conditions in older adults with an ID. To begin to address this prevalence of epilepsy was estimated for participants in the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing. Associations with demographic variables and co morbid health conditions were examined. It was found that prevalence was high (30.7%); but declined as people aged. Those with epilepsy were less likely to live with family, independently or in community settings, rates of refractory epilepsy were high and, despite medication over half of those with epilepsy still reported experiencing seizures. Given these findings, people with ID and their careers have considerable needs for information about epilepsy management, and for support from specialist ID and epilepsy services.

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