Addressing Age-Related Complexity in Intellectual Disability – AARC-ID: An economic analysis of different support models

One of the aims of the AARC-ID is to elicit the perspectives of older people with intellectual disability, their family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals (medical, allied and support/key workers) with experience in working with older adults with intellectual disability. To do so, we are recruiting individuals with experience in providing care to adults with intellectual disability who are over 40 years old to take part in a confidential interview or focus group which will be approx. 45 minutes in length.

Who can participate?

We are seeking participation from:

• Family members of individuals with intellectual disability over the age of 40 years.

• Caregivers to individuals with intellectual disability over the age of 40 years.

• Healthcare professionals (medical, allied, support/key workers) with experience in service provision to older adults with intellectual disability.

Aim of the interviews/focus group?

The focus group will allow people to share insight into their experiences of providing care and services to older adults with intellectual disability. The interview/focus group will look at the changing needs of adults as they age, to identify existing supports which address these needs and what additional supports are necessary to provide adequate support to those with intellectual disabilities. Research such as this ensures that the perspectives of carers and professionals are included in national planning, and that people with intellectual disability are treated with equity and dignity as they age.

How to Participate?

If you are interested in taking part in this important project and meet the eligibility criteria, you can reach out and contact the AARC-ID Research Assistant, Shauna Walsh, at WALSHS89@TCD.IE or 086 196 6824 for further information