Aging and Wellness Considerations in I/DD Populations
As people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) live longer—with many reaching age 60 and beyond—significant aging and wellness considerations arise. The growing body of work in the disability field addressing aging of people with I/DD would benefit from increased engagement of the aging and disability fields.
This population often faces earlier onset of age-related conditions, such as dementia (particularly in Down syndrome), physical decline, and chronic health issues. Key considerations include maintaining health through proactive care, adapting housing for changing mobility needs, planning for retirement, managing medication, and addressing mental health. Addressing these needs requires a comprehensive approach that merges traditional geriatric care with specialized support for I/DD, focusing on maintaining independence and quality of life.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1:00 pm ET
Presented by:
Shauen Howard | VP of Clinical Services and Innovation | BrightSpring Health Services
Launa Kindrick | Director of Quality, Business Development, and Growth | Starting Point Nursing
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the key aging and wellness considerations for providers caring for the I/DD population.
2. Recognize characteristics, signs, and symptoms associated with aging in I/DD and 5 ways to promote positive aging and wellness.
3. Discuss system and support challenges in the aging I/DD population.
CE Statement:
This program has been approved for 1 participant hour of nursing continuing education, as well as by NAB/NCERS for nursing home administrators, approval #20270330-1-A119382-DL. Provider (Pedagogy, Inc) approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #: CEP 15467 for 1.00 Contact Hours. Attendees must be in live attendance for at least 50 minutes to receive credit.
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