A Review of Public Services for Older People with Intellectual Disabilities

Cherry Ying-kwan Lam, Kenneth N. K. Fong

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAgeing Care in the Community: Current Practices and Future Directions
EditorsKenneth N. K. Fong, Kar-wai Tong
Place of PublicationHong Kong
PublisherCity University of Hong Kong Press
Chapter7
Pages175-194
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)978-962-937-643-7
ISBN (Print)978-962-937-643-7
Publication statusPublished - 9 Feb 2024

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