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Chapter 49 - Aging in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

from Section IV - Principles of Care for the Elderly

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 June 2022

By
Mary M. Stephens ,
E. Adel Herge  and
Rachelle Rene
Edited by
Jan Busby-Whitehead ,
Samuel C. Durso ,
Christine Arenson ,
Rebecca Elon ,
Mary H. Palmer  and
William Reichel
Jan Busby-Whitehead
Affiliation:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Samuel C. Durso
Affiliation:
The Johns Hopkins University, Maryland
Christine Arenson
Affiliation:
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia
Rebecca Elon
Affiliation:
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Mary H. Palmer
Affiliation:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
William Reichel
Affiliation:
Georgetown University Medical Center
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Summary

The aging experience of individuals with intellectual disability (ID), severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often different from the neurotypical adult. The issue has become more important to address as the number and medical complexity of older adults with ID, SPMI, and ASD continues to increase. In this chapter we review the epidemiology, key medical comorbidities, therapeutic and community resources, and treatment strategies for individuals with ID, autism, and SPMI. The importance of patient-centered care and the interprofessional team will be emphasized.

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intellectual disabilitydevelopmental disabilityDown syndromeautism spectrum disordersevere and persistent mental illnesselderlyagingdementia
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Clinical Aspects of Aging
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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