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Trends in aging. Persons with intellectual disability in residential care centers in Israel

Increased lifespan in persons with intellectual disability (ID) has been observed worldwide due to progress in medical technology and improved social awareness and pressure for better treatment. The present study was conducted to monitor the trends in aging in persons with ID in residential care centers in Israel. This population is about 25% of the total population of persons known with ID in Israel. Since 1998-1999, an annual survey of medical-clinic activity for all residential care centers for people with ID has been conducted, and data from these surveys were used to investigate the trend in aging. The residential care center population today comprises about 6,500 persons of all ages. From 1999 to 2004, the population of 40-49 year olds remained stable, but the 50-59 year olds increased by 4.5 %, while the 60 yeare and older group increased by 2.1%. Older people with ID have the same needs as other older people do and are subject to the same agerelated impairments and illnesses, albeit at an earlier pace than the general population. Recommendations for service for this population are discussed.