Author(s): Tierney, Edel
Department: Research Department, COPE Foundation
Key Words: Down Syndrome, Ageing, Cognitive Processes
Reported: In-house publication
Due
to increasing life expectancy, adults with a learning disability and
especially those with Down Syndrome are suffering from age related
illness and conditions. Failure to monitor health and functional
abilities of ageing persons regularly with a battery of suitable tests
over a lengthy period of time may lead to inadequate provision of
services, and the inability of carers to meet changing needs and plan
services adequately. The objective of this study is to monitor and
document the health status and abilities of a group of ageing
individuals in a disability service in Cork. Additionally it is
proposed to compare the ageing patterns of clients with and without
Down Syndrome. This information will be crucial when designing and
evaluating services for and in the future.
Contact: Edel Tierney, COPE Foundation ;
021 4507131 ext 3342