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Aging with a disability.

Heidi Klingbeil1, Heather R Baer, Pamela E Wilson

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. jamie.stroupe@uchsc.edu

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|June 29, 2004
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As individuals with disabilities age, they face unique health challenges and accelerated impairments. This review addresses key medical and rehabilitation issues for aging adults with conditions like cerebral palsy and spina bifida.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Aging with a disability presents unique challenges beyond normal physiological aging.
  • Individuals with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and postpoliomyelitis syndrome often experience secondary complications.
  • These age-related complications can lead to accelerated impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize critical medical and rehabilitation issues for individuals aging with disabilities.
  • To provide guidance for healthcare practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Focused review of literature and clinical considerations.
  • Identification of common secondary complications in aging populations with specific disabilities.
  • Synthesis of monitoring strategies and treatment recommendations.

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Main Results:

  • Aging individuals with disabilities experience accelerated functional decline and new health concerns.
  • Specific conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and postpoliomyelitis syndrome require tailored management approaches.
  • Effective monitoring and timely interventions are crucial for managing age-related complications.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive care strategies are needed for aging adults with disabilities.
  • Early identification and management of secondary complications can improve outcomes.
  • Geriatric rehabilitation principles are essential for this population.