Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
"Aging with Developmental Disabilities"

Due to increases in longevity and the aging of the Baby Boom generation, nearly one in four Americans will be age 65+ by the year 2030.  Individuals with developmental disabilities are also living longer.  This presentation will address three main questions:  first, how does the aging process affect people with developmental disabilities compared to the general population; second, what services do adults with developmental disabilities and their families require as they age; and third, how are individuals with developmental disabilities impacted by Alzheimer's Disease and other demantias.  

Melissa Lunsman
Melissa has a Master's Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Gerontology at the University of South Florida.  Her research specialties are cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and the development of interventions to help older adults maintain their independence.  Melissa also has ten years of experience working with the developmentally disabled in long-term care facilities and adult family homes.

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