RESEARCH STUDIES

Specific research projects are being conducted to investigate problems people are facing as they age with disability and to investigate some problems older people face who are disabled. In most instances, the research populations include people with post-polio, rheumatoid arthritis, cerebral palsy and stroke. The following projects are underway:

• Depression Among People Aging with Spinal Cord Injury

• Variations in Secondary Conditions, Risk Factors and Health Care Needs for Four Groups of Persons Aging with Physical Disability

• Preventing and Treating Late Life Complications of Disability Through Improved Assessment of Weakness

• Assessment of Residential Care Facilities for Older Adults with Disabilities

• Utilization of In-Home Paid Assistance By Hispanic and Anglo Older Adults

• Use of Technology Services to Maintain Employment among People Aging with Spinal Cord Injury and Other Disabilities

• The Natural Course of Aging in Spinal Cord Injury: Functional Changes

• Policy Barriers to Accessing Technology Services for People Aging with Disabilities

• Changes in Physiologic and Health Status in Individuals Aging with Spinal Cord Injury
  

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