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Healthy IDEAS: Implementation of a Depression Program through Community-Based Case Management
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Casado, Banghwa L.; Quijano, Louise M.; Stanley, Melinda A.; Cully, Jeffrey A.; Steinberg, Esther H.; Wilson, Nancy L. – Gerontologist, 2008
Purpose: Healthy IDEAS (HIDEAS; IDEAS stands for Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors) is an evidence-based depression program addressing commonly recognized barriers to mental health care for older adults. The purpose of this study was to describe the implementation of HIDEAS and assess its feasibility. Design and Methods:…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Older Adults, Program Implementation, Public Agencies
Natural Helpers as Street Health Workers Among the Black Urban Elderly.
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Milligan, Sharon; And Others – Gerontologist, 1987
Analyzed five-year experience of neighborhood-based, volunteer geriatric health outreach program developed by consortium of health and social agencies. Found outreach program enhanced network of natural community helpers through organized program in which Street Health Workers provided support to older adults and families. (Author)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Aging (Individuals), Blacks, Delivery Systems
Findings from an Elder Abuse Forensic Center
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Wiglesworth, Aileen; Mosqueda, Laura; Burnight, Kerry; Younglove, Ted; Jeske, Daniel – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: The first Elder Abuse Forensic Center (EAFC) in the United States was instituted in 2003. People from a variety of disciplines, including Adult Protective Services social workers, law enforcement, the district attorney's office, a medical response team, public guardian deputies, ombudsmen, mental health services, a victim advocate, and a…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Demonstration Programs, Agency Cooperation, Statistical Analysis