title: Aging in individuals with lifelong disabilities.
abstract: The major research data and findings related to aging among persons with developmental disabilities are discussed. Differences between the aging processes noted in the general population and individuals who have developmental disabilities are highlighted. Topics addressed include prevalence of developmental disabilities and mortality rates for individuals with developmental disabilities. The effects of aging on the senses, the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the cardiopulmonary system are presented along with the clinical implications of these changes in individuals with developmental disabilities who are aging.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, University of Tennessee, Health Sciences Center, 822 Beale Street-Suite 337, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Connolly
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D002648:Child; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000401:mortality* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation