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In future, the healthcare and supportive services infrastructure must be better equipped to manage the distinctive treatment and care needs of HIV-positive older adults.doi:10.1159/000448563Lisa E. CoxMark Brennan-Ing
"The first month of social distancing in America certainly saved lives, and yet it also created a situation where many older adults are not getting the care they need to manage serious health conditions," said Dr. Bruce Chernof. He is president and CEO of the SCAN Foundation, an independent...
The PCMH model of care has the potential to improve the health of older Americans, as it is uniquely aligned with the values of geriatric medicine to deliver primary care for high-cost, high-need older adults with complex health needs. Given the demographic imperative of an aging society, ...
Adult Medical Day Care is for adults 17 and older who require assistance with medications or injections, wound care, tube feeding or monitoring of other medical needs. We also provide assistance with activities of daily living including toileting and feeding. ...
There are an estimated 2 million older adults who are homebound or unable to leave their homes due to multiple chronic conditions and functional impairment. Home-based primary care provides access to care for these patients and has been shown to save costs for the Medicare program. The federal...
We investigated medical care costs among older adults with one of the 12 cancers associated with a high mortality rate. Moreover, we examined EOL costs in the last year of life among patients with cancer. Our findings show that the EOL costs of medical treatments spent by older adults ...
of older adults and the ageist attitudes many in the health care profession hold, interventions aimed at improving health professionals' attitudes toward older adults are imperative. Vital Visionaries is an intergenerational art program designed to improve medical students' attitudes toward older adults. ...
Adult day care services in NJ offer a wide range of programs and support for older adults who require assistance during the day but prefer to live at home. These services provide a safe and stimulating environment where individuals can participate in various activities, socialize with peers, and...