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Heller, Tamar; McCubbin, Jeffrey A.; Drum, Charles; Peterson, Jana – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2011
A scoping review of studies on physical activity and nutrition health promotion interventions for individuals with intellectual disabilities was conducted. Searches included MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases from 1986 through July 2006. The final number included 11 articles comprising 12 studies. Generally, this review indicated some…
Descriptors: Evidence, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Mental Retardation
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Heller, Tamar; Sorensen, Amy – Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2013
This article reviews the research on health promotion for adults aging with developmental disabilities. First, it examines barriers to healthy aging, including health behaviors and access to health screenings and services. Second, it reviews the research on health promotion interventions, including physical activity interventions, health education…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Health Promotion