Recent findings from our longitudinal survey study were featured by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Learn more here!
What's New
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A new research summary describes a recent publication using data from our longitudinal survey study. The paper examines the relationship between resilience, quality of life, and secondary conditions. Read more here.
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Dr. Molton, Director of the RRTC, along with co-investigator Kathy Yorkston published a new findings about how to define "successful aging" for those who are aging with long-term physical disabilities. Read more here!
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Check out our new factsheet for health service providers on how to be allies with your patients and reduce the impact of stigma.
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RRTC researchers have developed a new, evidence-based factsheet on how to build resilience for individuals aging with disability. All of our factsheets are written by experts and reviewed by multiple consumers. -
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Dawn Ehde and Alex Terrill discuss their work on resilience for those living and aging with multiple sclerosis, in a new article from the National MS Society's Momentum Magazine. Dr. Terrill discusses findings from our survey project, and Dr. Ehde discusses our project 3's qualitative work around resilience in MS. Read more here!
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Randall Owen, Interim Associate Director for the University of Illinois Chicago's Institute on Disability and Human Development and project 4 collaborator with the Healthy Aging RRTC , was honored with the "New Investigator" award from the Disability Section at this year's American Public Health Association's Annual Meeting. Randall's research focuses on the impacts of Medicaid Managed Care models on health care access for individuals with disabilities. Congratulations Randall!
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New research from RRTC project 4, led by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago shows the impacts of care coordination on individuals receiving Medicaid Managed Care benefits. Click here to learn more.
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Factsheets - Aging Well with a Physical Disability:
- How to Stay Physically Active
- Hope to Cope with Depression
- How to Sleep Better
- Tips for Improving Memory & Thinking
- Employment Concerns
- How to Prevent Falls
- How to do a Lot with a Little: Managing Your Energy
- How to Get the Most Out of Your Health Care Visits
- How to Find Trustworthy Health Info from the Internet
- Provider's Guide for our Factsheets
