Generational trends in sensory, physical, and behavioral abilities among older mentally retarded persons.
Am J Ment Defic
; 90(5): 490-500, 1986 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-3953681
ABSTRACT
An extensive client registry data base was used to examine whether there were identifiable patterns in prevalence of chronic disease conditions, in decline of sensory capacities, and in decline of behavioral abilities among 10,532 elderly mentally retarded persons born between 1890 and 1939. Data indicated identifiable patterns in the prevalence of chronic disease conditions (cardiovascular, digestive, musculoskeletal, and respiratory systems) and the decline of behavioral and physical abilities and sensory capacities with increasing age. Functional skill losses were most prominent in mobility and fundamental activities of daily-living skill areas. Some behavioral losses were noted to occur earlier than would be expected in the general population; however, as with nonretarded persons, decline was highly variable and linked to the aging process experienced by each older retarded person. Implications of the findings were discussed.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Envejecimiento
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Discapacidad Intelectual
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ment Defic
Año:
1986
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Article