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Aging, rights, and quality of life — prospects for older people with developmental disabilities
Author(s)	Stanley S Herr, Germain Weber
Publisher	Brookes Publishing Co., London, 1999
Pages	496 pp
Source	Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB.
Keywords	Cognitive impairment ; Quality of life ; Rights [elderly] ; Financial services [older people] ; Social policy ; Law ; International.
Annotation	The life expectancy of people with developmental disabilities (learning disabilities) has increased dramatically over the last century and this has has important implications for ageing and health care policy. This book presents international research on advances in human rights and quality assurance in service delivery, focusing on the rights and needs of older people with developmental disabilities. Topics covered include: human rights declarations; legal and financial considerations; quality of life and quality standards; service models and innovations; developments in public policy; comparative dimensions of international services; and managed care. Using case examples and international research, the book reveals the double jeopardy of developmental disability and ageing in many societies, and suggests directions for future research and advocacy. (AKM).
Accession Number	CPA-991018205 B
Classmark	E4: F:59: IKR: J: TM2: VR: 72
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