Barriers to healthcare services and supports for signing deaf older adults.
Heather LeschKimberly BurcherTracy WhartonReshawna ChappleKiara ChapplePublished in: Rehabilitation psychology (2018)
Individuals may face unusual challenges, indicating a serious public health crisis on the horizon as the demographic of deaf older adults continues to grow. This paper will discuss what is known about the intersection of aging, Deaf culture, and health care access, and suggest policy and practice recommendations for the future. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).