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Project

Aging/Grief and Loss

Center:

NJ-The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Margaret Gilbride
[email protected]
732-235-2109

Project Description:

With support from the Division of Developmental Disabilities, (DDD), The Boggs Center provides customized training and technical assistance and presents workshops on coping with grief and loss, successful aging, and end-of-life issues unique to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Agencies, family members, and health care providers benefit from exploring the realities of these topics as they are experienced by individuals aging with disabilities and their care providers. Additionally, consultation services are available to healthcare providers, including hospice and palliative care services, on specific cases and/or policy interpretation and development.

Keyword(s):

Developmental Disabilities, aging, grief, loss, dying, senior

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State