Carlos Díaz-Venegas, Ph.D.; Rebeca Wong, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Volume 9, Issue 3 Published online: February 12, 2016 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.01.011 Background Trajectories of disability are an essential component to understand the burden of disability at the societal level. Longitudinal studies, compared to cross-national studies, enable a better analysis of the progression of physical limitations among the […]
Abstract Topics: Aging
The Dynamic contribution of chronic conditions to temporal trends in disability among U.S. adults
Shih-Fan Lin, DrPH , Audrey N. Beck, Ph.D., Brian K. Finch, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 9, Issue 2, p332–340 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.11.006 Background Although evidence has shown that U.S. late-life disability has been declining, studies have also suggested that there has been an increase in chronic diseases between 1984 and 2007. Objectives To further illuminate […]
After CLASS – Is a voluntary public insurance program a realistic way to meet the long-term support and service needs of adults with disabilities?
Jae Kennedy, Ph.D., Gilbert Gimm, Ph.D., Raymond Glazier, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Volume 9, Issue 2 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.10.008 Background The CLASS Act, which was part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, established a voluntary personal assistance services (PAS) insurance program. However, concerns about enrollment and adverse selection led to repeal of the CLASS Act in 2013. […]
Healthy Aging Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC)
The Healthy Aging Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) is a federally-funded research and training center, tasked with promoting healthy aging for persons living with a long-term physical disability. More info. […]
Disability levels and correlates among older mobile home dwellers, an NHATS analysis
Tala M. Al-Rousan, M.D., Linda M. Rubenstein, Ph.D., Robert B. Wallace, M.D., M.Sc. Disability and Health Journal July 2015 Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 363–371 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.01.002 Background Although remarkably understudied, manufactured or mobile homes are the housing choice for nearly 20 million Americans and little is known about the health of older persons living in mobile homes. Objective […]
A wellness program for individuals with disabilities: Using a student wellness coach approach
Hui-Ju Young, Ph.D., Melissa L. Erickson, M.S., Kristen B. Johnson, B.S., R.D., L.D., Mary Ann Johnson, Ph.D., Kevin K. McCully, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal Published July 2015 Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 345–352 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.12.003 Background Individuals with disabilities are at higher risk of health conditions; thus, there is a need to provide hands-on opportunities for pre-healthcare professionals to interact with […]
Body weight status and onset of functional limitations in U.S. middle-aged and older adults
Ruopeng An, Ph.D., Yuyan Shi, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal Published July 2015, Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 336–344 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.02.003 Background The sweeping obesity epidemic could further increase the incidence of functional limitations in the U.S. rapidly aging population. Objective To examine the relationship between body weight status and onset of functional limitations in U.S. middle-aged and […]
Social support, depression, and physical disability: Age and diagnostic group effects
Mark P. Jensen, Ph.D., Amanda E. Smith, B.S., Charles H. Bombardier, Ph.D., Kathryn M. Yorkston, Ph.D., Jordi Miró, Ph.D., Ivan R. Molton, Ph.D. Disability and Health Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 2, p164–172 Published online: November 11, 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.11.001 Background Social support is an important resource that may benefit individuals aging with physical disabilities, although […]
Analysis of disability using WHODAS 2.0 among the middle-aged and elderly in Cinco Villas, Spain
Results have, in part, been presented at annual meetings of the National Associations of Epidemiology and Neurology. Almazán-Isla, R.N., B.A., M. Comín-Comín, M.D., Ph.D., J. Damián, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., E. Alcalde-Cabero, B.Sc., M.P.H., C. Ruiz, O.T., E. Franco, O.T., G. Martín, M.D., L.A. Larrosa-Montañés, M.D.e, J. de Pedro-Cuesta, M.D., Ph.D. on behalf of the DISCAP-ARAGON […]
The effect of Medicare Part D on health care utilization for non-elderly Medicare recipients with disabilities
Richard E. Nelson, Ph.D., Stephen L. Nelson, J.D., Ph.D., Benedikt Huttner, M.D., M.S., Adi Gundlapalli, M.D., Ph.D. Published Online: September 20, 2013 Disability and Health Journal, January 2014 Volume 7, Issue 1, Pages 64–69 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.07.003 Background The effect of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage on non-elderly beneficiaries, most of whom have disabilities, has not been […]