Indicators of a balanced long-term service and support system: examining the impact on individuals aging with a lifelong disability.
This article explores how rebalancing efforts can support the needs of individuals aging with a lifelong disability. The National Balancing Indicator project examined the overall long-term supports and services system (LTSS) progress in five indicators within the Sustainability, Coordination and Transparency, and Prevention principles toward a balanced LTSS system for those aging with a lifelong disability. In assessing state efforts to create a balanced participant-directed LTSS system with the National Balancing Indicators, the findings suggest states are better equipping the system to handle a burgeoning population of individuals aging with a lifelong disability, but more progress is still needed. Overall, states need to continue to create a seamless system that allows individuals with lifelong disabilities to transition smoothly through the life course.
IMPAQ International, Washington, DC 20005, USA.sruiz@impaqint.com
Sarah
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Ruiz
Oswaldo
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Urdapilleta
Leanne J
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Clark-Shirley
Jennifer
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Howard
Judith
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