ABSTRACT

This commentary addresses barriers to care among older adults living with neurodiversity (ND), and their aging family carers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Factors contributing to inequities are described and the significant negative consequences of current policy decisions on the social and mental health of older adults with ND and their aging family carers are highlighted. The commentary calls for a collective social work response that highlights the critical role of support and advocacy necessary to redress social exclusion.

中文翻译：

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患有神经多样性的老年人及其老年家庭护理人员面临的危机：社会工作的视角

摘要

该评论解决了在加拿大 COVID-19 大流行背景下患有神经多样性 (ND) 的老年人及其老年家庭护理人员的护理障碍。描述了导致不平等的因素，并强调了当前政策决定对患有 ND 的老年人及其老年家庭护理人员的社会和心理健康的重大负面影响。该评论呼吁采取集体社会工作回应，强调纠正社会排斥所必需的支持和倡导的关键作用。