Cerebral Palsy and AgingAging as it relates to CP has only recently been explored because for many years adults with CP where ignored in regards to their disability. CP has always been thought of as only affecting children BUT ALL CHILDREN GROW UP. As people with Cerebral Palsy enter adulthood—and are able to participate fully in today’s post-ADA and Rehab Act 1973 society-- we are beginning to see an onset of secondary disabilities which would normally be seen in our elderly population have an onset for people with cerebral palsy much earlier in life. Typically in there late 20’s, early 30’s and 40’s is when these problems such as increased falling, osteoarthritis, incontinence, and so forth start to show themselves. While much is still to be learned about the relationship between these secondary conditions and there management in the cerebral palsy patient there is some information available for healthcare providers and patients to work with. The most important part of being able cope with these secondary disabilities is a proper medical management team and short- and long-term management programs. Articles on CPIC |
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More information on CP and Aging
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Recommendations for the Health Professional about adults with CP or Spina Bifida Protecting the Mobility of the Aging Person with CP or Spina Bifida A Framework for Promoting Health of People with Disabilities Attaining and Retaining Mobility: Clinical Issues Achieving and Maintaining Body Systems Integrity and Function: Clinical Issues Achieving and Maintaining Body Systems Integrity and Function: Personal Care Skills Toward a State of Well-being: Promoting Healthy Behaviors to Prevent Secondary Conditions |
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Aging with Cerebral Palsy: The Physical and Psychological Implications Aging with Cerebral Palsy: A Consumer's Prospective Aging with a Disability: Conclusions after a visit to the United States Aging with CP the Critical Issues An Introduction to Aging and CP: SCOPE A Life-course Perspective: Aging with Long Term Disability Health, Wellness, and Aging with a Disability Living with CP: Disability and Handicapp Meeting the Challenges of Aging with a Disability
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