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Can Managed Care Plans Reduce Health Care Costs By Providing Social Supports? Maybe.

Many policymakers, health care and insurance executives, and consumer advocates argue that better integrating medical care with long-term supports and services (LTSS) can both save money and improve the well-being of frail elders and younger people with disabilities. It seems logical, and there is some tantalizing evidence that it is true. Unfortunately, health care is filled with ideas that sound [...]

By |2019-05-01T10:31:56-04:00May 1st, 2019|Care Coordination|1 Comment

How Can You Help Older Adults Age At Home? Ask What They Need, Then Help Them

Here’s an idea: If you want to know how to help frail older adults age at home, start by asking them what’s important. Then, provide the assistance they need to help them reach their goals. Their challenges, and the solutions to them, are usually pretty straightforward—a grab bar in the shower to prevent falls, good nutrition and medication management, or [...]

By |2016-09-22T08:00:56-04:00September 22nd, 2016|aging in place|1 Comment