Ageing in persons with an intellectual disability: building the foundation for an all-island, longitudinal study
Researchers:
- Institute of Nursing Research, School of NursingUniversity of Ulster
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyTrinity College Dublin
Professor Roy McConkey, Institute for Nursing Research, University of Ulster; Professor Mary McCarron, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin; and Professor Philip McCallion, Centre for Excellence in Aging Services, University of Albany c/o Trinity College Dublin.
Region
- Northern Ireland
- Republic of Ireland
Project Lead
Budget
Funding source
Timeframe
Status
Completed
Last updated
26th September 2013These experts will form an all island reference group of older people with intellectual disability and their carers, and bring together professionals and policy makers to study this area. The project will develop data collection to inform support needs now and for the future.
Objective:
To develop an all-Ireland module on intellectual disability that will be part of a long-term study of older people. To provide information needs to policy makers and service planners.
