Physical and mental health of older people with disabilities inresidential homes in Switzerland

摘要

People with disabilities are underserved in terms of health care andprevention, and special health conditions exist among older people withintellectual disabilities. The Swiss Health Survey only covers people overthe age of 15 years living in private households. Therefore, this study aimsto assess the health status of older persons living in residentialfacilities for adults with disabilities.