Aging with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are experiencing an unprecedented increase in longevity.  Over their lifespan, people with IDD may have multiple chronic conditions impacting health, function, and quality of life.  With the added age-related changes, caring for someone with IDD may become complex.  This project of the FLGEC seeks to educate health professionals, direct support workers, caregivers, and agency service providers about caring for an older adult with IDD.

Educational Opportunities

• National Task Group: Training on Dementia in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Third Age Committee of NYS- Winter/Spring 2025 webinars are being scheduled - check back soon!

Geriatric Assessment Clinic

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) offers a Geriatric Assessment Clinic at its Article 16 Clinic sites in Rochester, Geneseo and Newark.  This clinic specializes in identifying dementia-related conditions in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).  Geriatric Assessment Clinic

Contact: Opwdd.sm.FL.clinic.service.requests@opwdd.ny.gov

Contact

Laura M. Robinson, MPH

Email: LauraM_Robinson@urmc.rochester.edu