Issues in aging in individuals with life long disabilities

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

Bh Connolly¹ 

[1] ,University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Physical TherapyMemphis Tennessee ,USA

关键词: aging;    developmental disabilities;    sensory system;    neuromusculoskeletal system;    cardiopulmonary system;    envelhecimento;    incapacidades prévias;    sistema sensitivo;    sistema neuromusculoesquelético;    sistema cardio- pulmonar;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1413-35552006000300002

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

INTRODUCTION: The major research data and findings related to aging among persons with developmental disabilities are discussed. Topics addressed include prevalence and mortality rates, as well as the effects of aging on the sensory systems, the neuromusculoskeletal system and the cardiopulmonary system. The discussion also focuses on the clinical implications of these changes among aging individuals with developmental disabilities. CONCLUSION: Although the individual needs of persons with developmental disabilities vary greatly, knowledge of the effects of aging on this group of individuals can facilitate more effective healthcare by physical therapists for all adults with developmental disabilities.

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