People aging with severe disabilities face many age- and disability-related challenges that are shared with a range of family members and other caregivers. Although these challenges are often exacerbated by substantial physical, cognitive, communication, health, and other impairments associated with severe disabilities, thematically, they are often similar to the challenges faced by other older persons as they navigate the aging process. These themes include (a) planning for a desired post–working years lifestyle, (b) identifying and securing services and supports that accommodate disability, (c) sustaining the support of family and friends, (d) maintaining optimal health, (e) dealing with grief and end-of-life issues, and (f) avoiding loneliness and isolation. Using these themes, this final article reviews the findings of the articles in this special issue as well as other related studies to suggest potentially fruitful directions in future research to contribute to the well-being of the rapidly growing population of persons aging with severe disabilities.

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展望未来：应对快速老龄化人口的研究

患有严重残疾的老年人面临着许多与年龄和残疾相关的挑战，这些挑战与一系列家庭成员和其他照顾者一样。虽然这些挑战往往因严重的身体、认知、沟通、健康和其他与严重残疾相关的障碍而加剧，但在主题上，它们通常与其他老年人在老龄化过程中面临的挑战相似。这些主题包括 (a) 规划理想的离职后生活方式，(b) 确定和确保适应残疾的服务和支持，(c) 维持家人和朋友的支持，(d) 保持最佳健康状态，(e)处理悲伤和临终问题，以及 (f) 避免孤独和孤立。使用这些主题，