Ashman A F, Suttie J N
Fred and Eleanor Schonell Special Education Research Centre, University of Queensland, Australia.
J Intellect Disabil Res. 1996 Apr;40 ( Pt 2):120-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2788.1996.719719.x.
This paper describes the involvement of older people with intellectual disabilities in residential- and community-based activities and programmes. The 446 participants were selected from a national database of people of 55 years of age and over with intellectual disabilities in Australia. The data indicate that participants made infrequent use of public amenities and social and recreational facilities. With the exception of those living with relatives, most had limited contact with family and friends. The discussion draws attention to the need for independence training which will enable the current generation of middle-aged people with an intellectual disability to make decisions and choices about social and community activities.
本文描述了智障老年人参与住宿型和社区型活动及项目的情况。446名参与者选自澳大利亚一个全国性的55岁及以上智障人士数据库。数据表明，参与者很少使用公共设施以及社会和娱乐设施。除了那些与亲属同住的人之外，大多数人与家人和朋友的联系有限。讨论提请人们注意开展独立生活培训的必要性，这将使当代中年智障人士能够就社会和社区活动做出决策和选择。
