Aging with I/DD as a Paradigm for the Aging Population at Large

• By: Elizabeth Lynam Monica Santos AHRC New York City
• April 1st, 2019
• aging adults support, aging population, community inclusion, independent living, intellectual and developmental disabilities, meaningful employment, person-centered planning, social determinants of health
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Americans are getting older—by 2030 one in five will be 65 or older according to the U.S. Census Bureau. These demographics are driven by young adults having fewer children and baby boomers living longer. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are also living longer,...

WellLife Network – A New Name and Strategy Reflects New Priorities and Directions for Leading Health & Human Services Agency

• By: Staff Writer Behavioral Health News
• April 1st, 2017
• behavioral health services, care coordination, community-based care, data-driven services, health care transformation, intellectual and developmental disabilities, person-centered planning, substance use disorder
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It’s a time of change, challenge and an opportunity for accomplishment. For individuals and families coping with a wide range of mental health, intellectual disabilities and drug addiction issues, human service agencies continue to seek viable solutions while facing new scrutiny from government...