Ageing and Mental Handicap

In the 1980s there was growing interest in the topic of ageing and learning disabilities. First published in 1988, this book was one of the first on this subject. It examines epidemiology and mortality, and medical and psychiatric issues compared with non-disabled older people.

James Hogg, Steve Moss and Diana Cooke

New Foreword for 2024 Edition. Acknowledgements. 1. Ageing and Mental Handicap - Background and an Illustrative Report 2. Epidemiology 3. Medical and Psychiatric Issues 4. Changes in Intelligence and Adaptive Behaviour 5. Approaches to Intervention 6. Work and Retirement 7. The Ecology of Ageing: Residential Accommodation and Community Adjustment 8. Informal Support Networks: Neighbours, Friends and Families 9. Review and Conclusions. References. Author Index. Subject Index.