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Organizations’ Perspectives on Successful Aging with Long-Term Physical Disability

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  • Marissa M. Rurka

    (Center for Health and Research Transformation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA)

  • Melissa L. Riba

    (Center for Health and Research Transformation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA)

Abstract

In recent decades, there has been considerable discussion surrounding what it means to age successfully, and what supports, services, and programs are needed to facilitate successful aging. Rehabilitation scholars advocate for models of successful aging that take into account the unique needs and priorities of those aging with long-term physical disability. The aim of this study is to explore how organizations that serve those with physical disability define successful aging for this population, and whether their understanding of successful aging is consistent with the needs and priorities identified by those aging with physical disability. To do so, we analyze qualitative data from a national online survey of disability organizations (N = 106 organizations). Organizations described the following domains of successful aging for those with physical disability: (a) autonomy and/or maximized independence; (b) living arrangement; (c) health and well-being; and (d) social connection and meaningful community engagement. Overall, organizations’ understandings of successful aging are consistent with the priorities identified by those aging with long-term physical disability. We discuss strategies that organizations can adopt to ensure that the programs and services that they offer facilitate these elements of successful aging.

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  • Marissa M. Rurka & Melissa L. Riba, 2023. "Organizations’ Perspectives on Successful Aging with Long-Term Physical Disability," Disabilities, MDPI, vol. 3(2), pages 1-18, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jdisab:v:3:y:2023:i:2:p:15-234:d:1132906
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    1. Ivan R. Molton & Kathryn M. Yorkston, 2017. "Growing Older With a Physical Disability: A Special Application of the Successful Aging Paradigm," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 72(2), pages 290-299.
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