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Cooper, Sally-Ann – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1998
Physical disorders and pharmacotherapy for 134 people with mental retardation (ages 65 years and older) living in the United Kingdom were compared to 73 younger adults with mental retardation. Results showed the older group had higher rates of urinary incontinence, immobility, hearing impairments, arthritis, hypertension, and cerebrovascular…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aging (Individuals), Drug Therapy, Drug Use
