Abstract:The increasing life expectancy for people with intellectual disability is a intriguing theme that deserves attention of professionals related to this area. Although it is well known that the benefits brought by modern interventions and advances in biomedicine have increased life's longevity, it also means that during the later years of life these people often have comorbidities and a pathological aging processes. Enhancing the quality of life for this population is a unique challenge in the field of Gerontolog… Show more
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