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A Comparison of the Health Status of Developmentally Disabled and Nondevelopmentally Disabled Elders

The aging of the population of persons with developmental disabilities has focused a new emphasis on this segment of elders. This study examines the health status of elders residing in structured community residences throughout the state of Vermont. Ninety elders with developmental disabilities were randomly selected from such facilities and matched by age group with 90 elders without developmental disabilities who were also living in structured residences. A two-part survey was designed to interview caregivers to determine their health status. Health status was measured by three indicators: total number of medical conditions, perceived overall health, and number of daily activities performed with difficulty. The findings of this study indicate that the health status of these two groups was very similar.