Preparation for Later Life in People with Mental Handicap: The Perspective of the International League of Societies for Persons with Mental Handicap.

Bruckmuller, Maria

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ERIC Number: EJ416557

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Publication Date: 1989

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Preparation for Later Life in People with Mental Handicap: The Perspective of the International League of Societies for Persons with Mental Handicap.

Bruckmuller, Maria

Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, v15 n3-4 p165-67 1989

The article addresses special problems of aging in persons with mental disabilities, including needs of persons living out their lives in institutions, normalized services for community residents, early preparation for aging, and appropriate residential placement. (DB)

Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Aging Education, Gerontology, Independent Living, Individual Needs, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Retardation, Midlife Transitions, Normalization (Handicapped), Older Adults, Placement, Residential Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Aging.