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How Can Social Networks Help Improve the Health of Older Americans?

September 19, 2013 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post

As we age, how can hairdressers, meals on wheels and others in our social network help us lead healthier lives? Learn about our new grant to the Business Innovation Factory.

RWJF Scholar Pioneers Innovative Program to Help Low-Income Elderly Age at Home

April 8, 2013 | Story

Nurse Faculty Scholar puts ‘handymen’ to work turning older people’s homes into safe, healthy environments.

Purpose in Life and Reduced Stroke in Older Adults

February 28, 2013 | Journal Article

A higher rating of purpose in life was associated with a reduced likelihood of stroke during this study’s four-year follow-up.

The Green House Project®: Reimagining Old Age

December 13, 2012 | Feature

upported by RWJF, The Green House Project® has pioneered a radically different approach to long-term care that returns control, dignity, and a sense of well-being to elders, their families, and nursing care staff.

Human Capital News Roundup: Life expectancy, the aging brain, diabetes prevention, and more.

September 27, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post

Life expectancy, the aging brain, diabetes prevention, and more.

Building a Bridge to Better Care

August 7, 2012 | Story

Licensed Clinical Social Worker B.J. Pinnock describes how RWJF support enables the Jewish Family Service of Atlantic County to aid seniors with their health care needs.

Primary Care and Health Outcomes Among Older Patients with Diabetes

February 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Veterans who visited VA facilities with longer primary care wait times had significantly lower primary care utilization compared with veterans who visited VA facilities with shorter primary care wait times.

Older Adults Spearhead Grassroots Effort in Lyons Township, Ill., to Promote Age-Friendly Communities

December 7, 2011 | Story

Aging Care Connections spearheaded an effort in 20 communities in Lyons Township, Ill., to help older adults get needs support to maintain their independence in the community for as long as possible.

Bringing the Table to the Community

December 7, 2011 | Story

The San Francisco partnership created the first-ever plan to improve community-based aging services. A coordinating council reporting to the mayor guided implementation, including bringing aging services into public housing and influencing policy.

Bringing Community Supports to "Invisible" Frail Elders in Manchester, N.H.

December 7, 2011 | Story

Easter Seals of New Hampshire led a community-based partnership called Seniors Count! in projects to address the nonmedical factors that put frail older adults at risk for serious medical issues and limit their ability to live independently.

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