THEY HAVE TOOLS TO HELP. MANY OF US USE TOOLS TO MAKE EVERYDAY TASKS A LITTLE EASIER, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS HELPING PEOPLE WHO ARE AGING OR HAVE DISABILITIES MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. HELLO ...

People with intellectual disabilities, such as those with Down syndrome or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, have historically had shorter life expectancies than the general population, but data from a ...

Transit Services of County will purchase four new vehicles for its Transit-plus program, which provides service for older ...

A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources. Just shy of ...

In 1982, about 26.2% of Americans over 65 were chronically disabled, compared to 19.7% in 1999 (USA Today, 5/8); Declines in disability rates were "particularly striking" among African Americans.

Tracking nearly 30,000 older Americans over eight years, researchers show that long-term exposure to common air pollutants may not only raise the risk of physical decline but also reduce the chances ...

BRIDGEPORT, MI – A local nurse is working to reduce the strain on caregivers in the Saginaw area with a new center for seniors and people with disabilities. Guided By Grace Adult Day Center, located ...

Advocates for people with disabilities are raising concerns that potential cuts tied to shifting federal funding could ...

The project, called Nikki's Next Step, would include 57 housing units, most of which would be for-sale condos.

Financial thresholds to qualify for HUSKY C are unfair to many people with disabilities across Connecticut, advocates said.

Elevated serum magnesium levels are strongly linked to higher mortality in sepsis, suggesting a critical role for magnesium in assessing sepsis risk and guiding treatment strategies. Study: Long-term ...