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Project

Midwest Roybal Center for Health Maintenance

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2003

Contact Information:

Tamar Heller
[email protected]
312-413-1647

Project Description:

This project is the first to examine the effectiveness of a health promotion program in improving health and well-being of adults with mental retardation. The purpose of the study is to determine if a 12-week exercise and training program can help adults witih mental retardation by improving their health and happiness over a two-year period. The study will also determine if a caregiver education program can increase their exercise participatioin over a two year period.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source: