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January 3, 2010 | Journal Article
Every year, falls are reported for an estimated one-third of community-dwelling adults over the age of 65. This article reviews the existing literature to identify risk factors that are most predictive of falls. MEDLINE (1966-2004) and CINAHL (1982- ...
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
Youth with special needs face numerous issues when transitioning to the adult health system. A survey of 77 youth showed that too many lacked a usual source of care, and were either uninsured or had experienced an insurance gap.
March 1, 2003 | Program Result
The Georgetown University School of Medicine, Mathematica Policy Research and the National Center for Health Statistics at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services planned, implemented and analyzed the Follow-up Survey to the National Health Interview Survey Disability Supplement (NHIS-D).
June 6, 2005 | Journal Article
Children with special health care needs are dependent on uninterrupted medical care for their health and well-being. Almost 13 percent of children in the U.S. are classified as such and they account for a disproportionate share of health care expend ...
December 1, 2007 | Journal Article
Researchers surveyed parents of patients before and after well-child care visits to determine what parents of children with special health care needs expect, prioritize and receive compared to visits of parents of children without special needs.
January 1, 1997 | Book
This Anthology chapter presents findings from the Foundation's attempt to learn more about chronically ill people and the service arrangements for them. The study focuses on a single community, Springfield, Mass.
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.
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.
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.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Haywood Community Connections, a grantee of Community Partnerships for Older Adults, developed a community-wide initiative to improve long-term-care supports for older adults in rural North Carolina.