Archive: Marisa Shenk

woman and disabled man in face mask using tablet computer together

This paper examines high-frequency patterns that occur in the experiences with, behaviors during, and attitudes toward COVID-19 among people with disabilities since the pandemic began.  It also examines the timing and predictors of plans to apply for Social Security benefits as a result of the pandemic.  It uses biweekly and monthly data from the Understanding…

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This paper examines the experiences of older adults with disabling conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic using data from the 2020 Health and Retirement Study.  It documents the negative health, work, and financial experiences of older adults by disability status, race, and ethnicity.  It also explores the intersectionality of race and…