Psychopathology in Older Age

Mulryan, Niamh; Ambikapathy, Anita; Tyrrell, Janette; Sheerin, Fintan

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-56934-1_3

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“…The life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities has increased in recent decades, due to improved living conditions and better medical care (Mulryan et al, 2021 ). Despite these advances, however, the implications of ageing with an intellectual disability are also posing new challenges for older people, their support staff and healthcare organisations (Prasher et al, 2021 ).…”

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“…Similar to the dynamics of ageing in the general population, the life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities is increasing, due to improved living conditions and better medical care (Mulryan et al, 2021 ). The ageing process is different for older people with intellectual disabilities, however, as their lifelong disabilities place them at increased risk of developing age‐related deficiencies (e.g., multiple chronic health impairments, including cardiovascular and respiratory issues) at a relatively young age (Hermans & Evenhuis, 2014 ).…”

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Psychosocial interventions for older people with intellectual disabilities and the role of support staff: A systematic review

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Volkers²,

Oorsouw

et al. 2021

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Background:The life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities has increased.The implications of ageing have resulted in changes in their support needs and challenges to support staff. Access to evidence based strategies for support staff providing care to elderly with intellectual disabilities remains scarce. A systematic review was conducted to provide an overview of available psychosocial interventions.Methods: Four databases were searched and assessed according to the PRISMA guidelines. A narrative, integrative method of analysis was conducted to synthesise quantitative and qualitative data. Results:The 36 studies included in the review reported on interventions aimed at either identifying and meeting the needs or perceptions of older individuals or at improving their behaviour and skills. Furthermore, the role of support staff in the implementation of interventions was either active, assisting or undefined.Conclusions: This overview of studies could contribute to the existing body of knowledge and help to optimise psychosocial support for a growing population.

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confidence: 99%