About this Webinar:
When we think about disability and aging, we most often assume some type of change associated with growing older. What about persons aging with disability? Like all Americans, persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities are living longer, better; but, what does aging with disability look like? In this session, we discuss the similarities and differences between aging into and aging with disability. We also reconcile the roles of caregivers and family supports as the person with disability grows older.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand aging and disability as a dynamic process.
- Reconcile models for aging and disability.
- Review balancing gains and losses throughout the lifespan.
- Identify similarities and differences in the aging experience.
Presenter
Andrew Crocker, M.S.
Senior Program Specialist, Gerontology & Health
Family & Community Health
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
As Extension Program Specialist β Gerontology and Health at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Andy Crockerβs focus is the health and well-being of older adults. His main role is to support the County Extension Agents for Family and Community Health in their efforts to educate older adults, caregivers and the professionals who serve them. Since joining AgriLife Extension in 2003, Mr. Crocker has worked to develop resources to help older adults improve their health literacy through communication with their health provider and better medication management; navigate the Internet and access reliable health information; and provide information and referral to grandparents rearing their grandchildren.
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