A new scheme to help older residents and people with disabilities keep fit has had almost 800 participants in three months.

For 13 years, this Silicon Valley nonprofit has been offering adults with intellectual disabilities opportunities for continued special education.

Exercise may be an effective strategy for preventing disability that affects activities of daily living (ADL) in older adults and the person's ability to remain independent.

A pilot study found that young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) were able to lose or maintain their weight with a system of education and support in place.

From vocational lessons and daily living skills to therapy and leisure activities, the NGO focuses on holistic growth. Its guided learn-and-earn model builds confidence, eases anxiety, and fosters ...

HealthDay News — Adults with learning disabilities and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) have better short-term glycemic control, but also faster progression to severe diabetes and a higher risk ...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) enhances early offline motor skill consolidation in older adults but may impair immediate motor skill acquisition, challenging previous assumptions about ...

Avoidable deaths among learning disabled adults still above general population - The latest Learning from lives and deaths report (LeDeR) showed data for 2023.