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Petty, Beryl J.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1976
A presentation is made of the techniques used in four community-based support groups for elderly persons experiencing moderate stress as a result of the aging process. Results indicated that the majority of clients experienced decreased anxiety, became more effective in problem solving, and began to make use of community resources. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Services, Community Support, Geriatrics, Gerontology

Bennett, A.E. – Gerontologist, 1980
Results indicate that costs of the rehabilitation center can be counted in dollars saved by keeping the patient at home instead of in the hospital. Treatment effectiveness, social improvement of patients, and benefits to family and friends cannot be counted in monetary terms. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Cost Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Gerontology

Zawadski, Rick T.; Ansak, Marie-Louise – Gerontologist, 1983
Describes On Lok, a long-term care approach which has assumed responsibility for providing all services needed by a functionally dependent adult population. Based on the first two years of operation, descriptive data on the service system, its development, participants served, services given, and costs are presented and interpreted. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Delivery Systems, Gerontology, Human Services

Taber, Merlin A.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1980
Cost effectiveness of the program cannot be accurately determined. Assessment is based on actual self-care rather than proving poverty. A flexible approach is taken toward disability level and family support. States should keep community care flexible and available at acceptable cost. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Delivery Systems, Geriatrics, Gerontology

Knight, Bob; And Others – Gerontologist, 1982
Describes the development of a mobile geriatric outreach team. The importance of thorough, interdisciplinary assessment and the offering of active, brief psychotherapy are stressed. Community education programs and consultations to the aging network reach the senior community and other referral sources. Preliminary program evaluation data are…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Geriatrics, Home Programs, Interdisciplinary Approach

Applebaum, Robert; And Others – Gerontologist, 1980
The Community Care Organization-Milwaukee, sought to provide care at less cost and with higher resultant quality of life than nursing home care. Most frequently used services were transportation and nutrition. Much of the cost savings resulted from reduced hospitalization and nursing home utilization. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Cost Effectiveness, Disabilities, Gerontology

Winogrond, Iris R.; Mirassou, Marlene M. – Gerontologist, 1983
Compares adult and elderly clients of a Crisis Intervention Service in an urban metropolitan area, which included a telephone counseling/referral service and a mobile intervention team for home assessments. Findings indicated the importance of using a biopsychosocial model, particularly in the assessment of elderly persons. (JAC)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Community Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Delivery Systems

Davies, Bleddyn; Challis, David – Gerontologist, 1980
Characteristics of the target population, services, and potential source of helpers are determining factors in the cost effectiveness of home health services. Welfare of patients in the experimental group was improved, and lower probability of residential care helped keep costs down. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics