Leisure Activity and Caregiver Involvement in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Down Syndrome

The present study examined leisure activity and its association with caregiver involvement (i.e., residence and time spent with primary caregiver) in 62 middle-aged and older adults with Down syndrome (aged 30-53 years). Findings indicated that middle-aged and older adults with Down syndrome frequen...

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Published in:Intellectual and developmental disabilities 2017-04, Vol.55 (2), p.97-109
Main Authors: Mihaila, Iulia, Hartley, Sigan L, Handen, Benjamin L, Bulova, Peter D, Tumuluru, Rameshwari V, Devenny, Darlynne A, Johnson, Sterling C, Lao, Patrick J, Christian, Bradley, T
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Adult
Adults
Aging
Aging (Individuals)
Caregivers
Caregivers - psychology
Correlation
Dementia
Developmental Disabilities
DNA methylation
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome - psychology
Evidence
Families & family life
Female
Group homes
Humans
Interpersonal Relationship
Leisure
Leisure Activities
Leisure Time
Male
Middle age
Middle Aged
Neuropathology
Older people
Opportunities
Participation
Place of Residence
Population
Principals
Recreational Activities
Studies
Young adults
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Summary:The present study examined leisure activity and its association with caregiver involvement (i.e., residence and time spent with primary caregiver) in 62 middle-aged and older adults with Down syndrome (aged 30-53 years). Findings indicated that middle-aged and older adults with Down syndrome frequently participated in social and passive leisure activities, with low participation in physical and mentally stimulating leisure activities. Residence and time spent with primary caregiver were associated with participation in physical leisure activity. The findings suggest a need for support services aimed at increasing opportunities for participating in physical and mentally stimulating leisure activity by middle-aged and older adults with Down syndrome. These support services should partner with primary caregivers in order to best foster participation in physical leisure activity.
ISSN:1934-9491
1934-9556
DOI:10.1352/1934-9556-55.2.97