Chapter One: Brain Injury   Chapter Two: Developmental Disabilities
Chapter Three: Physical Disabilities   Chapter Four: Blindness
Chapter Five: Deafness   Chapter Six: Mental Illness
Chapter Seven: Chemical Dependency   Chapter Eight: Aging Issues

Aging Issues

As people age, the issues related to disability and medical concerns increase dramatically. Conditions such as stroke, diabetes, visual & hearing impairments, mobility limitations, cognitive limitations and depression are major concerns for people who are elderly. Contact the following websites for additional information.

   AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons)

   Archstone Foundation - a philanthropic foundation addressing issues of importance to older Americans

   National Council on Aging - sponsors a national benefits website to help seniors (over 55 years old) and their families determine eligibility for over 1,000 state and federal assistance programs

   National Institute on Aging

   NIH also sponsors a new talking website with formats and topic geared to older persons: www.nihseniorhealth.gov

   National Council on Aging

   Hospice of CNY