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Aging with Disabilities in America

Presented By The John A. Hartford Foundation

Americans with disabilities are living longer lives. Yet, medical and long-term care providers are often not adequately trained to care for this growing population, who often have very complex needs. We aim to explore the intersection of aging and disability through engaging conversations with researchers, academics, families and those living (and aging) with disabilities.

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Photo Essay: Aging with Gun Injuries

Four survivors, all shot outside the Tucson supermarket where former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was wounded in 2011, are still living with their physical and invisible scars
By Kathy Ritchie and Paul Markow
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December 21, 2022

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Photo Essay: Aging with Gun Injuries

Four survivors, all shot outside the Tucson supermarket where former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords was wounded in 2011, are still living with their physical and invisible scars

End of Life Care for People with Developmental Disabilities

Why talking about this taboo subject with your loved one early on is important

Disability Justice and Elder Activism: Two Sides of the Same Coin

As we age, disability is likely to become a part of daily life. Sadly, ageism and ableism are often intertwined.

Making Space for Autistic Adults

Autistic adults are often not given a seat at the proverbial table — and that sometimes means building their own
 
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How Ableism and Ageism Affect Older Adults

Our society is not designed for either older or disabled people, but together we can change the narrative

Older Workers are Struggling with a New Disability: Long COVID

Millions of Americans were infected with COVID-19. Now, many are coping with its lasting effects.

Graying on the Spectrum

An ever-expanding bubble of Gen Z autistic youth will soon hit adulthood. What happens when they reach old age?

Why We're Failing Older Adults with Disabilities

Hearing loss is not uncommon, yet affordable solutions are. If we're unwilling to improve lives when we have the tools, what does that mean for those living with more complex disabilities?
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