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Resources on Aging with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities


Fall 2002 Publications List covers of available items

Health Promotion

Self Advocacy

Family Issues

Housing

Policy / Service Delivery

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General Aging with Developmental Disabilities

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We invite you to learn more about the RRTCADD’s research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities. Please visit our website at www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr or contact us at:

 

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HEALTH PROMOTION

 

New!      Health of women with intellectual disabilities, (2002). Walsh, P.N. & Heller, T.

 

This book presents the latest research on age-related health issues for women with intellectual disabilities. Chapters written by leading international researchers and practitioners address a variety of concerns including later life health risks, reproduction and sexuality, mental health, and health promotion. Complementary chapters discuss innovative health education and health support interventions and recommend progressive policies to improve health care for women with intellectual disabilities.

 

ISBN: 1-4051-0103-2          COST PER UNIT: $44.95

Order directly from Blackwell Publishing at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/ or Phone: (781) 388-8250

 

 

New!      Aging with mental retardation: Oral health for older individuals with disabilities, (2001). Farsai, P.,& Calabrese, J.

 

This fact sheet discusses oral health care for older people with disabilities. It explains the conditions leading to oral health problems for people with disabilities and specifies what to look for in dental treatment and in choosing a dentist. The fact sheet also discusses barriers to accessing proper oral health care and provides recommendations for maintaining proper oral hygiene as people with disabilities age.

 

ITEM NO: 500.023               COST PER UNIT: $3.00 per bound copy.

                                                Can be downloaded at no charge from: www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr.

 

 

New!      Exercise and nutrition health education curriculum for adults with developmental disabilities, (2001). Heller, T., Marks, B.A., & Ailey, S.H.

 

This innovative curriculum is a 12-week interactive program specifically designed for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD). Each week, participants enjoy three 1-hour sessions, where they are encouraged to understand their attitudes toward health, food and exercise; to gain skills and knowledge about healthy eating and exercising; to identify food and exercise preferences; to participate in food preparation and exercise activities; and, to locate places in their community where they can exercise regularly. Strategies that are woven throughout this curriculum include making choices, self-determination, self-efficacy, self-advocacy, and rights and responsibility, along with problem-solving techniques and conflict resolution. Direct staff or health professionals can easily adapt the curriculum to meet the unique needs and capacities of individuals with DD and their agencies. The RRTC-ADD can provide regional train-the-trainer sessions for agencies or groups to familiarize facilitators with the curriculum philosophy, goals and training materials. Training session(s) simulate experiences similar to the actual health education program. Trainers-in-training are encouraged to complete exercises that they will ask future participants to do.

 

ITEM NO: 520.011               COST PER UNIT: $65.00 (Softcover)

ITEM NO: 520.010               COST PER UNIT: $25.00 (CD-ROM)

 

 

New!      International association for the scientific study of intellectual disabilities (IASSID) papers,(2001). Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Blackwell Science: London.

 

This special issue contains the research reports developed by the IASSID Special Interest Group on Aging in collaboration with the World Health Organization to promote the healthy aging of adults with intellectual disabilities worldwide. The papers address age-related physical health changes, bio-behavioral and women’s health issues, policy and practice recommendations and include a summative report. The issue has an introduction by Matthew Janicki plus papers on friendships and residential supports.

 

ITEM NO.: 610.009              COST PER UNIT: $15.00

 

 

Achieving a beneficial fitness: A program and a philosophy in mental retardation: Contemporary issues in health, Vol.1, No. 1,(2000). Rimmer, J. American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR).

 

This book discusses the benefits of health promotion activities for individuals with mental retardation. It includes guidelines on developing innovative health and fitness programs.

 

ISBN 0-940898-71-3           COST PER UNIT: $11.95 ($8.95 AAMR members)

Order directly from the publisher by calling the AAMR at (301) 604-1340, or by accessing their web site at: www.aamr.org.

 

 

Ageing and intellectual disabilities: Improving longevity and promoting healthy aging, (2000). Ageing and Intellectual Disabilities Special Interest Research Group (SIRG) of The International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disability (IASSID).

 

This series of reports is the outcome of an international initiative to promote the longevity and healthy aging of adults with intellectual disabilities that was jointly organized by the IASSID and the World Health Organization. Work groups of international researchers in aging and intellectual disabilities synthesized the latest research and developed recommendations that produced five reports (will be opened in a new window): Physical Health Issues, Biobehavioral issues, Women’s Health, Ageing and Social Policy, and a Summative Report.

 

ITEM NO.: 610.008              COST PER UNIT: $25.00 (set of 5 bound reports)

                                                Can be viewed at no charge from the links above

 

 

Aging with developmental disabilities: Women's health issues, (1999). Brown, A. & Murphy, L.

 

This fact sheet provides information on age-related health issues for women with developmental disabilities based on the research to date. The fact sheet addresses the most commonly asked questions by women who are aging (e.g. menopause, osteoporosis, and heart disease) and how to stay healthy. The fact sheet includes a list of related resources for women who want more information.

 

ITEM NO.: 500.015              COST PER UNIT: $3.00 for a bound copy;

                                                Can be downloaded at no charge from: www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr.

Hearing changes in aging people with mental retardation, (1999). Bagley, M., & Mascia, J.

 

This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about age-related hearing loss, especially for people with developmental disabilities. It contains the information families and service providers need to identify possible hearing loss and to support older adults who have this condition.

 

ITEM NO.: 500.014              COST PER UNIT: $3.00 for a bound copy;

                                                Can be downloaded at no charge from: www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr.

 

 

Mental retardation and physical health, (1999). Rimmer, J.H. In A.J. Goreczny & M. Hersen (Eds.), Handbook of pediatric and adolescent health psychology, (401-411). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

 

ISBN: 0-205-15624-X         COST PER UNIT: $85.50

Order directly from Allyn & Bacon at: www.ablongman.com or call at: (800) 666-9433

 

 

Dementia, aging, and intellectual disabilities: A handbook, (1998). Janicki, M.P. & Dalton, A.J. (Eds.).

 

This text examines the impact of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias on people with mental retardation from an applied and practical perspective. It provides an up-to-date review of current knowledge on the diagnosis, assessment, treatment, care management, and care practices of dementias for people with mental retardation.

 

ISBN: 0-87630-916-3          COST PER UNIT: $35.00 + Shipping (Paperback)

Order directly from Taylor and Francis Routledge.

Tel: (800) 634-7064 ; (800) 248- 4724 (TTY).     Email: bookorders@taylorandfrancis.com

 

 

McCracken intervention matrix: Guidelines for carers to help older adults with mental retardation maintain optimal functioning, (1997). McCracken, A., & Lottman, T.

 

This guidebook assists carers to help older people with mental retardation maintain optimum functioning in nine areas: eating and nutrition; elimination; motor skills; awareness and thinking; communication; relationships; protection and assertiveness; sexual awareness and behavior; and assistance and acceptance. Each of the nine modules includes an overview of age-related changes, guidelines for detecting changes in function, and easy-to-implement activities to help individuals maintain optimum functioning. The guidebook also contains an overview of the aging process and a resource directory for additional information on aging with mental retardation.

 

ITEM NO.: 500.009              COST PER UNIT: $20.00

 

 

Aging, mental retardation and physical fitness, (1997). Rimmer, J.

 

This fact sheet provides an overview of what physical fitness is and how it relates to older people with mental retardation. It includes helpful guidelines for family members, support people, service providers and others interested in starting a program for older individuals with mental retardation.

 

ITEM NO.: 500.011              COST PER UNIT: $3.00 for a bound copy

                                                Can be downloaded at no charge from: www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr.


 

 

Aging with developmental disabilities: Changes in vision, (1996). Flax, M.E.,& Luchterhand, C.

 

This fact sheet provides answers to the following questions: What are the typical changes in vision as people age? How will vision loss affect the adult with developmental disabilities? What can be done to make the best of the vision someone has? What information is helpful to bring to an eye care specialist? What should you ask at the eye exam? Where can a person get additional information and assistance regarding vision problems?

 

ITEM NO.: 500.003              COST PER UNIT: $3.00 for a bound copy;

                                                Can be downloaded at no charge from: www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr.

 

 

Promoting health in adults with Down syndrome, (1996). Chicoine, B., & McGuire, D.

 

This paper addresses health and psychosocial issues for adults with Down syndrome. It is based on the authors' clinical experience with more than 500 people at the Adult Down Syndrome Clinic based at at a suburban Chicago hospital. Issues of lifestyle, screening and evaluation, immunization, mental health, and health education are discussed.

 

ITEM NO.: 520.005              COST PER UNIT: $3.00

 

 

Health, fitness, and quality of life for older adults with developmental disabilities, (1996). Hawkins, B.A. A chapter in Tedrick, T. (Ed.), Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities and Leisure

 

ISBN: 789000237                COST PER UNIT: $74.95

The Haworth Press, Inc., Binghampton, NY.              www.haworthpressinc.com.

 

JOURNAL ARTICLES: ($3.25 EACH)….

 

New!

520.021 Barriers and supports for exercise participation among adults with down syndrome, (2002). Heller, T., Hsieh, K., & Rimmer, J. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 38(1/2), 161-178.

New!

520.018 Health characteristics and health services utilization in older adults with intellectual disability living in community residences, (2002). Janicki, M.P., Davidson, P.W., Henderson, C.M., McCallion, P., Taets, J.D., Force, L.T., Sulkes, S.B., Frangenberg, E., & Ladrigan, P.M. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 46(4), 287-298.

New!

520.017 Physical activity, dietary intake, and the insulin resistance syndrome in nondiabetic adults with mental retardation, (2002). Draheim, C.C., Williams, D.P., & McCubbin, J.A. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 107(5), 361-375.

New!

520.016 Women with developmental disabilities: Health and aging, (2002). Brown, A.A., & Gill, C.J. Current Women’s Health Reports, 2, 219-225.

New!

520.014 Differences in cardiovascular disease risk between nondiabetic adults with mental retardation with and without Down syndrome, (2002). Draheim, C., McCubbin, J.A., & Williams, D.P. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 107(3), 201-211.

New!

520.013 Determinants of exercise in adults with cerebral palsy, (2002). Heller, T., Ying, G., Rimmer, J.H., & Marks, B.A. Public Health Nursing, 19(3), 223-231.

New!

510.016 A prospective study of menopause in women with Down syndrome, (2001). Seltzer, G.B., Schupf, N., & Wu, H.S. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 45, 1-7.

New!

510.015 Risk factors for injuries and falls among adults with developmental disabilities, (2001). Hsieh, K., Heller, T., & Miller, A.B. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 45, 76-82.

 

 

 

 

510.014 Prevalence of dementia and impact on intellectual disability services, (2000). Janicki, M.P. & Dalton, A.J. Mental Retardation, 38, 277-289.

 

510.017 Overview of health issues of older women with intellectual disabilities (2000). Gill, C.J., & Brown, A.A. Aging and Developmental Disability: Current Research, Programming, and Practice Implications (Eds. Hammel, J. & Nochajski, S.)  Haworth Press, Inc., 23-36.

 

500.019 Disabilities and health limitations, (2000). Rimmer, J.H. In Group fitness instructor manual. ACE’s guide for fitness professionals (226-246). San Diego: American Council on Exercise.

 

500.022 Effects of pacing vs. nonpacing on a one-mile walk test in adults with mental retardation, (2000). Kunde, K. & Rimmer, J.H. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 17, 413-420.

 

500.017 Health promotion for persons with disabilities: The emerging paradigm shift from disability prevention to prevention of secondary conditions, (1999). Rimmer, J.H. Physical Therapy, 79, 495-502.

 

520.013 Distribution of apolipoprotein E genotypes in Fragile X Syndrome and Batten disease, (1999). Zhong, N., Ju, W., Broawn, W.T., Ye, L-L, Jenkins, E.C., & Schupf. American Journal of Medical Genetics, 84, 309-310.

 

500.009 Physical activity patterns of African-American women with a severe physical disability, (1999), Rimmer, J.H., Rubin, S.S., Braddock, D., & Hedman, G. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31, 613-618.

 

520.008 Overweight prevalence in persons with Down syndrome, (1998). Rubin, S.S., Rimmer, J.H., Chicoine, B., Braddock, D., & McGuire, D.E. Mental Retardation, 36(3) 175-181.

 

800.005 The nature of leisure in the lives of older adults with intellectual disability, (1998). Rogers, N.B., Hawkins, B.S., & Eklund, S.J. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 42(2), 122-130.

 

800.006 Validity and reliability of the Leisure Assessment Inventory, (1998). Hawkins, B.A., Ardovino, P., & Hsieh, C. Mental Retardation, 36(4), 303-313.

 

800.008 Health, fitness, and quality of life for older adults with developmental disabilities, (1997). Hawkins, B.A. Activities, Adaptation, and Aging, 21(3), 29-35.

 

500.013 Longevity of a woman with Down syndrome: A case study, (1997). Chicoine, B., & McGuire, D.,Mental Retardation, 35(5), 477-479.

 

500.012 "Self-talk" in adults with Down syndrome, (1997). McGuire, D., Chicoine, B.A.,& Greenbaum, E. Disability Solutions, 2(2), 1,3-5.

 

510.010 Depression and dementia in aging adults with Down syndrome: A case study approach, (1997), Sung, H., Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S.J., Kim, K.A., Foose, A., May, M.E., & Brittain Rogers, N. Mental Retardation, 35(1), 27-38.

 

520.007 Depressive disorders in adults with Down syndrome, (1996). McGuire, D., & Chicoine, B. The Habilitative Mental Healthcare Newsletter, 15(1), 1-7.

 

520.006 Cardiorespiratory capacity of individuals with mental retardation including Down syndrome, (1996). Fernhall, B., Pitetti, K.H., Rimmer, J.H., et al. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28, 366-371.

 

500.008 Research on physical activity and disability: An emerging national priority, (1996). Rimmer, J.H., Braddock, D., & Pitetti, K.H. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 28(8), 1366-1372.

 

510.009 Practice guidelines for the clinical assessment and care management of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias among adults with intellectual disability, (1996). Janicki, M.P., Heller, T., Seltzer, G.B., & Hogg, J. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 40(4), 374-382.

 

500.007 Discrepancy analysis and a proposal for service provision: Case history of an older individual with Down syndrome, (1995). May, M.E., Hawkins, B.A., Eklund, S.J., Kim, K., Brattain Rogers, N., & Sung, H. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 29(4), 337-343.

 

 

 

 

520.004 Comparison of body composition between German and American adults with mental retardation, (1995). Frey, B., & Rimmer, J.H. Medicine and Science and Exercise, 27(10), 1439-1443.

 

520.003 Health characteristics and behaviors of adults with mental retardation residing in three living arrangements, (1995). Rimmer, J.H., Braddock, D., & Marks, B. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 16(6), 489-499.

 

520.002 Cardiovascular risk factor levels in adults with mental retardation, (1994). Rimmer, J.H., Braddock, D., & Fujiura, G. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 98(4), 510-518.

 

520.001 Congruence of three risk indices for obesity in a population of adults with mental retardation, (1994). Rimmer, J.H., Braddock, D., & Fujiura, G. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 11, 396-403.

 

500.006 Correlates of self-reported leisure among adults with mental retardation, (1993). Hawkins, B.A., & Freeman, P.A. Leisure Sciences, 15(2), 131-147.

 

500.005 Terminal illness, aging and developmental disability: A therapeutic art intervention, (1992). Harlan, J.E., & Hawkins, B.A. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 26(3), 49-52.

 

SELF-ADVOCACY

 
New!       Overcoming the obstacles to making future plans: A training curriculum for adults with developmental 
disabilities and their families,
(2002). Debrine, E., Heller, T., Caldwell, J., Lopez,E., Factor , A , & Ennis., D

 

This curriculum equips families and their adult relative with a disability with the communication skills and information to jointly plan for the future. 
Participants learn how to overcome the emotional and systematic barriers to planning with the support of peer mentors who have made plans. They prepare
a letter of intent that lays out their dreams for the future and identifies the steps required to transform this dream into a reality. This state-of-the-art approach
to future planning was developed, implemented and evaluated by the RRTCADD. It is an excellent resource for agencies, family organizations and advocacy groups.
 

ITEM NO: 100.018               COST PER UNIT: $50.00 (Softcover)

ITEM NO: 100.017               COST PER UNIT: $25.00 (CD-ROM)

 

 

New!    Future planning resource guide for families and adults with developmental disabilities in Illinois, (2002). Caldwell, J., Lopez, E., DeBrine, E., Factor, A., Heller, T., & Ennis, D.

 

This guide helps families navigate the maze of adult services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. It responds to families’ need for a centralized source of information that describes adult services and how to access them. Content includes an overview of the service system and information on legal and financial planning, vocational and residential services, community supports, recreation and leisure opportunities, transportation, and advocacy. Information is in a user-friendly, question-and-answer format that was recommended by families. The guide is a template that other communities can follow in providing information on local services.

 

ITEM NO: 100.019               COST PER UNIT: $35.00
view online or print for free

 

 

Person-centered planning for later life: Death and dying - A curriculum for adults with mental retardation, (2000). Sterns, H.L., Kennedy, E.A., & Sed, C.M.

 

This training curriculum helps adults with mental retardation understand death, dying and loss. It covers the concept of death; experiencing and coping with grief, mourning, comfort, and support; and death-related rituals (visitations and funerals). The curriculum consists of five in-class lessons and one field trip, which emphasize active participation through both verbal and visual presentation of materials. The instructor's guide provides a script for each lesson and includes guidelines for planning and administering each lesson. Each participant has a student notebook that accompanies the instructor's training curriculum. Each participant chooses a support person to help him/her review the lessons and complete assignments.

 

ITEM NO.: 100.014              COST PER UNIT: $25.00 for Instructor's Guide and Student Notebook

                                                (Additional Student Notebooks are $12.50 each).

 

 

Making choices as we age: A peer training program, (1996). Heller, T., Preston, L., Nelis, T., Brown, A., & Pederson, E.

 

This is a curriculum for training persons with disabilities and their co-trainers how to teach other adults with mental retardation about: choice making, rights and responsibilities, how to make healthy choices, and things to do in their free time. The Trainer's Guide uses a “train-the-trainer” approach so the persons with disabilities who are trainers and their co-trainers can learn how to teach effectively and how to administer each module. The Coordinator's Guide provides guidelines for administering the training program and for building support for peer trainers and the other participants who they, in turn, train.

ITEM NO.: 100.004              COST PER UNIT: $55.00 for Trainer's Guide and Coordinator's Guide

                                                (Additional Trainer's Guides are $25.00 each).

 

 

Person-centered planning for later life: A curriculum for adults with mental retardation, (1993). Sutton, E., Heller, T., Sterns, H.L., Factor, A., & Miklos, S.

 

This research-based curriculum enables adults with mental retardation to actively plan for their later years by teaching aging concepts and choice making skills. The 20-week training, which includes a student notebook, provides classroom and community experiences for making choices regarding healthy aging, free-time activities, work and retirement, and improving living arrangements.

 

ITEM NO.: 100.002              COST PER UNIT: $55.00 for Curriculum and Trainer's Guide

                                                (Available in English, Dutch and German)

 

 

Voices that count training package (Videotape, Audio Cassette, Presenter's Guide), (1993). Pederson, E., & Chaikin, M.

 

Voices That Count prepares people with developmental disabilities to present to boards, committees and other decision-making groups about how to involve people with developmental disabilities. It empowers people to become part of the decision-making process that affects their own lives. Through Voices That Count, people with developmental disabilities learn how to approach and present to professional and community organizations about the leadership roles and contributions people with developmental disabilities can make. Speakers will learn how to give boards and committees ideas for recruiting, supporting, and building partnerships with people with developmental disabilities.

 

ITEM NO.: 100.001              COST PER UNIT: $85.00

 

 

 

 

 

JOURNAL ARTICLES: ($3.25 EACH)….

 

New!

100.020 Building community coalitions with people with disabilities and their families: An empowerment approach, (2001). Keys, C.B., & Factor, A.R. Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, 21(2), 91-112.

 

100.016 Later-life planning: Promoting knowledge of options and choice-making, (2000). Heller, T., Miller, A., Hsieh, K., & Sterns, H. Mental Retardation, 38(5), 395-406. 

 

100.010 Including self-advocates in community leadership, (1997). Pederson, E. Disability Solutions, 2(4), 1,3-9.

 

100.009 Impact of person-centered later life planning training program for older adults with mental retardation, (1996). Heller, T., Factor, A., Sterns, H., & Sutton, E. Journal of Rehabilitation, 62(1), 77-83.

 

100.008 Guidelines from the consumer: Improving consumer involvement in research and training for persons with mental retardation, (1996). Heller, T., Pederson, E., & Miller, A. Mental Retardation, 34(3), 141-148.

 

100.007 An exploratory analysis of leisure and life satisfaction of aging adults with mental retardation, (1993). Hawkins, B.A. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 27(2), 98-109.

 

100.006 "Retirement" for older persons with developmental disabilities, (1992). Sutton, E., Sterns, H.L., & Roberts, R.S, Generations, 16, 63-64.

 

100.005 An exploration of adaptive skills and leisure activity of older adults with mental retardation, (1991). Hawkins, B.A., Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 25(4), 9-27.

 

FAMILY ISSUES

 

New!      Adolescents and adults with autism: Recommended resources from families, Report #4. (2002), Krauss, M.W., Seltzer, M.M., Greenberg, R., Orsmond, G.I., & Magana, S.

 

This report contains the books, videos, and internet web sites that helped families learn more about their son or daughter’s autism spectrum disorder. Families recommended these resources in a study of more than 400 parents caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder.

 

ITEM NO: 530.004               COST PER UNIT:   $5.00

                                                Can be downloaded at no charge from: www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr.

 

 

New!    Adolescents and adults with autism: Reflections from adult siblings who have a brother or sister with autism spectrum disorder, Report #3. (2002), Krauss, M.W., Seltzer, M.M., Greenberg, R., Orsmond, G.I., & Magana, S.

 

This report presents siblings’ perspectives on having a brother or sister with autism. It is based on a study of caregiving that included more than 400 families. Quotes from more than 200 adult siblings provide insight into their experiences over the life course. Topics include sibling relationships, community acceptance, positive and negative experiences of having a sibling with a disability, future expectations, and advice to parents and to teenage siblings.

 

ITEM NO: 530.003               COST PER UNIT:   $5.00

                                                Can be downloaded at no charge from: www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr.

 

New!      Adolescents and adults with autism, Report 1: A book of quotes: Shared e