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Ho, Portia; Bulsara, Caroline; Patman, Shane; Downs, Jenny; Hill, Anne-Marie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Adults with intellectual disability experience high rates of falls making falls prevention an important health need. The purpose of the study was to seek perspectives of older adults with intellectual disability and their caregivers to (a) explore the experiences of older adults with intellectual disability when seeking healthcare…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Health Promotion, Older Adults
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Crockett, Jennifer; Finlayson, Janet; Skelton, Dawn A.; Miller, Gillian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: People with intellectual disabilities experience high rates of falls. Balance and gait problems are common in people with intellectual disabilities, increasing the likelihood of falls; thus, tailored exercise interventions to improve gait and balance are recommended. The present authors set up a physiotherapy-led falls pathway service…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Exercise, Intervention, Physical Therapy