older adulthood
Sustaining health, building continuity
Autistic adults and their caregivers enter their later years with a special set of circumstances. Assuring good, long-term care and smooth transitions are difficult to even think about, much less plan for.
Later life planning creates opportunities and challenges for autistic adults and caregivers
A smooth transition of care care is essential for older adults and the next generation of caregivers.
We've assembled some good advice to make it easier for everyone.
Planning for transitions of care
Getting advice and strengthening connections to the next generation of caregivers, inside or outside the family unit.
Everyone Needs a Health Care Proxy
It's important to have a health care proxy at any time of life.
Medicare for Older Adults
People approaching age 65 need to prepare for insurance changes.
the long view
Dr. James Bath on the importance of preventive health screenings
Autistic adults are less likely to seek regular preventive care. Dr. Bath offers advice to patients and clinicians alike.
See the Preventive Health Tabletransitions
Autism and Grief
Autistic people often have unique approaches to the milestones in life. There are many ways to help them prepare for and process loss.
Good advice
Lived Experience: self care for caregivers
Communicating with providers about the needs of the whole family isn't always easy, but it's necessary.
Parent to two autistic adults, Maura Sullivan shares her experience.
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