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Peer reviewedBadry, D. E.; And Others – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1989
The study of 742 older persons (above age 45) with a developmental handicap residing in either community or institutional settings in Alberta, Canada, found those residing in congregate care settings had significantly higher frequencies of health impairments. Persons residing in the community had significantly better independent living skills and…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Community Programs, Daily Living Skills, Developmental Disabilities
