Cover; Halftitle; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 1. Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Brief Examination of Current Knowledge; 2. Health, Fitness, and Quality of Life for Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities; 3. Fitness and Exercise for Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities; 4. Expressive Arts Programming for Older Adults Both With and Without Disabilities: An Opportunity for Inclusion; 5. Enriching Later Life Experiences for People with Developmental Disabilities; 6. Consumer Satisfaction for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Summary
If you work with older adults who are developmentally disabled and are seeking ways to incorporate exercise, arts activities, and other activities into your program, this is the book for you! Older Adults With Developmental Disabilities and Leisure will help you improve your ability to instruct exercise and other fitness activities and, at the same time, increase your knowledge about aging and mental retardation and developmental disabilities. This combination of skills and knowledge is important to your understanding of your clients and their needs. You will assist them in leading a more acti
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Notes
Originally published by Haworth Press in 1997; Transferred to digital printing 2009
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7. Integration and Leisure Education for Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities8. Issues Resolved and Unresolved: A Look to the Future
