Abstract
People suffering from intellectual disability (ID) may be older than their counterparts in the general population in terms of biological age, as well as having a shorter life expectancy. Because of advances in healthcare services and technology, as well as an improved living environment, people with ID are living longer lives than ever before. However, the government’s specialised policy making and service planning does not match the increasing demands made on social and residential support by the older population with ID. This chapter reviews the literature surrounding public and social services for older people with ID. Evidence from the overseas articles examined in this chapter can serve as a reference for local stakeholders like the government, policy planners, social workers, and healthcare workers to improve their services and provide a service guide for the needs of caregivers and family members.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Ageing Care in the Community: Current Practices and Future Directions |
Editors | Kenneth N. K. Fong, Kar-wai Tong |
Place of Publication | Hong Kong |
Publisher | City University of Hong Kong Press |
Chapter | 7 |
Pages | 175-194 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-962-937-643-7 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-962-937-643-7 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Feb 2024 |