Author: Disability

Living independently and participating in one's community are priorities for many people. In many regions across the United States, there are progr...

Cancer treatment can lead to an array of significant short- and long-term physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic consequences for patients and t...

There is a void in evidence-based information for making informed decisions on how to optimize care for older adults, particularly those 80 years a...

As the demographics of the United States shift toward a population that is made up of an increasing percentage of older adults and people with disa...

Accessible and affordable housing can enable community living, maximize independence, and promote health for vulnerable populations. However, the U...

To examine the potential role of companion animals as sentinels of relevant, shared environmental exposures that may affect human aging and cancer,...

Individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, and functional impairments need a range of services and supports to keep living independently. H...

Many different groups of people are subject to stereotypes. Positive stereotypes (e.g., older and wiser) may provide a benefit to the relevant grou...

Existing systems are not prepared to provide the mental health care services needed by the growing population of older adults. The National Academi...