Getting older with Cerebral Palsy

Published 29 July 2009, Posted in National

Getting older with cerebral palsy: strategies for positive ageing.

The University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) are just starting a study looking into people’s experiences of ageing with cerebral palsy.

Their study aims to find out more about how getting older affects people with cerebral palsy. We will be talking with people with CP aged over 35 years living in Auckland and the upper North Island about strategies they use to age positively and stay well. 

We are also interested in finding out how health and rehabilitation services meet their needs as they get older, and to explore their own views about how these services might better meet those needs over both short and longer term.

We are concerned with what things make it easier or harder for adults with CP to access health information or services that they believe would be helpful, and how things such as health care access or changes in ability are linked to personal health and wellness.

If you are interested in taking part in this study, or would like more information, download the supporting documents below or please contact Christine Ganly, Ph. 3737599 ext. 82861 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Supporting document

Cerebral_Palsy_Information_sheet_for_Participants.doc ()