People with intellectual disabilities are aging and reaching ages that exceed historical records. Care practices shape this trajectory, yet our understanding of them remains limited. This article presents a comprehensive systematic review of perspectives on care for aging people with intellectual disabilities, analyzing 96 articles out of a total of 1,445. A thematic and multiple correspondence analysis was conducted to facilitate the organization of information and the description of results. The results were organized around four themes: Support Programs and Services, Health and Morbidity, Family and Homes, and Perceptions of Aging. The analyses describe the most relevant elements identified, in addition to highlighting gaps and urgent issues related to the care of aging adults with intellectual disabilities. This review identified several gaps regarding how care for aging adults with intellectual disabilities is being conceptualized and researched. It underscores the need to broaden the research perspective on care to reflect the legitimate needs and rights of aging adults with intellectual disabilities.
Authors: Félix González – Carrasco, Izaskun Álvarez-Aguado, Vanessa Vega
