Calidad de vida familiar y apoyos para los progenitores de personas con discapacidad intelectual en proceso de envejecimiento

Abstract

Ageing in people with intellectual disabilities and their families leads to situations in which all family members need adaptations to keep a good quality of life. This research contributes with data about perceived needs and family quality of life that allow facilitating resources and social-politic planning for families with over 45 years old members with intellectual disabilities. A total of 362 "Family Quality of Life Surveys" (Sainz, Verdugo y Delgado, 2005) were applied in Castilla y León, and 36 were applied in Asturias. Descriptive and inferential analyses were carried out. Results showed that "Family Interaction", "Health and �Security", and "Parental Role" domains have a positive influence on family quality of life. However, the domains related to supports ("Family resources" and "Support of the family member with a disability") indicated a low perceived satisfaction. Differences between mothers and fathers were found in "Family interaction" and satisfaction with home maintenance support. Obtained information is helpful in facing the new challenge of dependence.