The nature and quality of friendship for older adults with an intellectual disability in Ireland

McCausland, Darren; McCallion, Philip; Carroll, Rachael; McCarron, Mary

doi:10.1111/jar.12851

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“…Previous findings also show that those living independently and with family are more likely to have friends outside their own residence (McCausland et al . 2021a). Therefore, as the pandemic continues into a second year, it is important that this group is also supported to access and use the technology, which may support their social connections until they are able to meet their friends again.…”

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The impact of COVID‐19 on the social inclusion of older adults with an intellectual disability during the first wave of the pandemic in Ireland

McCausland

Luus

McCallion

et al. 2021

J intellect Disabil Res

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Background Social restrictions and service closures from COVID‐19 have negatively impacted social inclusion and well‐being for some people with intellectual disabilities (IDs). Methods The fourth wave of a national longitudinal study on ageing in people with ID in Ireland was interrupted during the COVID‐19 outbreak. Social inclusion data for pre‐existing participants interviewed before COVID‐19 (n = 444) were compared with data for pre‐existing participants interviewed during/after lockdown (n = 62). Results More people interviewed after lockdown reported frequent family contact. Significantly greater numbers in the post‐lockdown group reported access to and use of technology than the pre‐lockdown group. Technology use was higher among those living in grouped residences supported by services compared with individuals living independently or with family. Conclusions During the early stages of the COVID‐19 pandemic in Ireland, many older adults with ID stayed connected with family and reported rates of contact higher than were reported by others before COVID‐19. This connection may have been supported by a significant increase in technology use during the pandemic. However, uneven use of technology may disadvantage some including individuals living with family or independently. Given that COVID‐19 restrictions are likely to continue to restrict social opportunities, increased digital support may assist more people with ID to use technology to maintain their social connections.

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“…2015; McCausland et al . 2021a), placing them at risk of diminished quality of life and well‐being. Therefore, any potential disruption of existing social networks and participation, such as has been occurring in the COVID‐19 crisis, has the potential to have a disproportionately negative impact on their well‐being.…”

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The impact of COVID‐19 on the social inclusion of older adults with an intellectual disability during the first wave of the pandemic in Ireland

McCausland

Luus

McCallion

et al. 2021

J intellect Disabil Res

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“…With more participants living in independent/family residences reporting that they missed friends and felt lonely compared with other residential settings, particular attention may be needed for this cohort. IDS-TILDA previously highlighted that more people living in community group homes and residential care identified co-resident peers and support staff as their friends ( McCausland et al ., 2021b ). This implies that many may continue seeing these friends even during full COVID-19 lockdown, while more independent participants are relatively cut off from their non-resident, non-staff friends.…”

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The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on older adults with an intellectual disability during the first wave of the pandemic in Ireland

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Background: People with intellectual disability have increased risk of exposure to and adverse outcomes from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).They also face challenges to mental health and well-being from COVID-19-related social restrictions and service closures. Methods: Data from a supplemental COVID-19 survey from the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (IDS-TILDA) (n=710) was used to assess outcomes from the first infection wave of COVID-19 among adults with intellectual disability aged 40+ years in Ireland. Data was gathered on testing, for symptoms and outcomes; procedures to manage COVID-19; and both stress/anxiety and positive experiences during the pandemic. Demographic and health-related data from the main IDS-TILDA dataset was included in analyses. Results: High rates were identified of health conditions associated with poorer COVID-19 outcomes, including overweight/obesity (66.6%, n=365), high cholesterol (38.6%, n=274) and cardiovascular disease (33.7%, n=239). Over half (53.5%, n=380) reported emotional, nervous or psychiatric disorders. Almost two-thirds (62.4%, n=443) were tested for COVID-19, with 10% (n=71) reporting symptoms and 2.5% (n=11) testing positive. There were no instances of COVID-19 related mortality. Common symptoms included fatigue, fever, and cough. Some participants (7.8%, n=55) moved from their usual home, most often to isolate (n=31) or relocate to a family home (n=11). Three-quarters (78.7%) of those who were symptomatic or who tested positive had plans to manage self-isolation and two-thirds were able to comply with guidelines. Over half (55%, n=383) reported some COVID-19 related stress/anxiety; and a similar proportion reported positive aspects during this period (58%, n=381). Conclusions: Our data suggests that people with intellectual disability avoided the worst impacts of COVID-19 during the first infection wave in Ireland. Nevertheless, participants’ health profiles suggest that this population remains at high risk for adverse infection outcomes. Repeated measures are needed to track health and well-being outcomes across multiple infection waves.

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“…They need extra support to participate successfully in public area. Probably, exaggerate the concept of friendship and perceive the friendly mood as a sign of friendship 66 while the majority of friends are peers with ID 67 . These people participate less in recreational programs.…”

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The quality of life, anxiety, and depression in adults with mild intellectual disability during lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic in Greece

Paxinos¹,

Chaldi²,

Paxinou³

2021

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The nature and quality of friendship for older adults with an intellectual disability in Ireland

Cited by 15 publications

References 90 publications

The impact of COVID‐19 on the social inclusion of older adults with an intellectual disability during the first wave of the pandemic in Ireland

The impact of COVID‐19 on the social inclusion of older adults with an intellectual disability during the first wave of the pandemic in Ireland

The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on older adults with an intellectual disability during the first wave of the pandemic in Ireland

The quality of life, anxiety, and depression in adults with mild intellectual disability during lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic in Greece

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