Aging Phenomena among People with Mental Retardation in Community Residence in Israel.

Lifshitz, Hefziba

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Publication Date: 2001

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Aging Phenomena among People with Mental Retardation in Community Residence in Israel.

Lifshitz, Hefziba

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v36 n1 p30-41 Mar 2001

A survey investigated aging in 37 men and 28 women with mental retardation in three age groups: 40-49, 50-59, and 60+ living in group homes and apartments in Israel. Results indicate declines as early as age 40 in physical health. The most common ailment is diabetes, followed by weight problems. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Downs Syndrome, Foreign Countries, Incidence, Individual Characteristics, Mental Retardation, Obesity, Older Adults, Physical Fitness, Physical Health, Special Health Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Israel

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