Enabling older adults with intellectual disability to become physical activity leaders in their community: Pilot study
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McDermott S, McCarron M, Burke E, McCallion P, O'Donovan MA. Enabling older adults with intellectual disability to become physical activity leaders in their community: Pilot study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 2023 Jul 5:17446295231177190Download Item:
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People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have high levels of sedentary behaviour and co-morbid health conditions. There is also increased longevity for this group which is an incredible success story but one which also poses challenges to the health system. For the first time, the mainstream health system needs to plan for and address age related health needs of people with ID. It also demands consideration of age-appropriate health-promotion efforts to support this ageing population with life-long disability. A physical activity programme, People with Intellectual Disability as Physical Activity Leaders (PPALs), was co-designed and co-developed with older adults (40+ years) with intellectual disability (ID). The process, content and outcomes of the pilot are presented in this paper. Expertise from three sectors: non-statutory academic and people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters worked collaboratively for successful completion of the project.
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Author: Burke, Eilish; Mc Carron, Mary
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Ageing , Ageing and intellectual disability , LEADERSHIP , Leadership Development , PHYSICAL ACTIVITY , physical activity promotionDOI:
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