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Intellectual Disability, Employment and Aging: Intervention Measures
María Teresa Ortega-Camarero1, José Luis Cuesta-Gómez2, Raquel de la Fuente-Anuncibay2
1Department of Private Law, Area of Sociology, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain.
Summary
Workers with intellectual disability experience premature aging. This study proposes interventions to support active aging and care, focusing on workplace and family support to minimize aging effects.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Disability Studies
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Workers with intellectual disability face unique challenges with premature aging.
- There is a critical need for new models for active aging and care for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To devise intervention measures to mitigate the effects of aging on workers with intellectual disability.
- To develop strategies for active aging and improved care within employment settings.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Delphi technique with a panel of 8 experts.
- Involved a consultative process with 40 additional experts across relevant fields.
- Focused on consensus-building for proposed intervention measures.
Main Results:
- Proposed 68 measures across three key contexts: firms/organizations, individuals with intellectual disability, and family settings.
- Advanced 10 specific recommendations for firms and organizations.
- Identified the need for early intervention upon detecting deterioration symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Interventions should be implemented early, not necessarily leading to immediate job loss.
- Individualized and coordinated support involving all stakeholders, including families, is crucial.
- A proactive approach is needed to ensure active aging and continued employment for workers with intellectual disability.
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