We are proud to have authored a column in the Winter Edition of Autism Spectrum News about to better serve adults with disabilities as they age.
Understanding the changing needs of adults with disabilities as they age is important. A recent report predicted that the number of adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities over the age of 60 will nearly double by 2030, from 641,860 to 1.2 million.
Admissions Senior VP Christy Chandler
The column, written by Christy Chandler, Senior Vice President of Admissions and Communications, explores some common areas of concern that come with aging, and some recommendations on how programs, families and medical providers can better prepare for and anticipate these challenges. Chapel Haven Schleifer Center has launched a new program called CATCH (Connecting Adults to Chapel Haven – to serve middle-aged and older adults who are not yet a part of the CHSC community. The goal of the program is to help these adults spend time on our residential campus, learn our model of independent living, and settle long-term into our lifelong program.
Read the story here: Preparing for Aging and Transitions for Adults with Developmental Disabilities – Autism Spectrum News
