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February 7, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar Jennifer Bellot writes about losing her grandmother to complications from a medical error.
August 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
The Council on Aging of the Cincinnati Area developed a project to enhance care for the frail elderly by linking acute and long-term care services and improving communication and coordination among providers.
February 10, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Study participants also reported through the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey that their companions performed or assisted with a variety of functions: transportation, physical assistance, scheduling appointments, taking notes, asking questions, p ...
January 14, 2009 | Program Result Report
Minnesota's Department of Human Services planned, developed and implemented Minnesota Senior Health Options, a managed care program that blends funds from the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
National Program
A state demonstration program to test the operation and design of delivery systems that integrate long-term and acute care services under combined Medicare and Medicaid capitation payments for elderly patients.
March 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
The National PACE Association, along with the National Rural Health Association, convened the Rural PACE Summit. PACE (Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a service delivery model that integrates medical and social services.
October 31, 2008 | Program Result Report
Like many low-income seniors in Minnesota, Larry wants to take care of himself, but he needs some help.
October 31, 2008 | Program Result Report
Estella set a potholder on fire because she could no longer read the burner knobs on her stove to tell if they were "on" or "off."
October 31, 2008 | Program Result Report
Before having heart surgery at the age of 78, Mae was content to live alone in an apartment, managing her diabetes, and doing all of her own cooking, cleaning and driving.
October 31, 2008 | Program Result Report
John had chronic physical health problems and mental health issues so bad that he could barely get dressed.