National poll finds older adults do not seek accommodations for disabilities as often as others - WDET 101.9 FM

National poll finds older adults do not seek accommodations for disabilities as often as others - WDET 101.9 FM

The National Poll on Healthy Aging found many older adults have disabilities. However, they do not identify with being disabled, nor do they request accommodations, in part due to stigma. The poll found 19% of adults 50 years old and older have a disability but, they are less likely to ask for accommodations. Dr. Michelle Mead is a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Family Medicine at the University of Michig…