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Emery, Erin E.; Lapidos, Stan; Eisenstein, Amy R.; Ivan, Iulia I.; Golden, Robyn L. – Gerontologist, 2012
Purpose: To demonstrate the feasibility of the BRIGHTEN Program (Bridging Resources of an Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Team via Electronic Networking), an interdisciplinary team intervention for assessing and treating older adults for depression in outpatient primary and specialty medical clinics. The BRIGHTEN team collaborates "virtually"…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Geriatrics, Depression (Psychology), Program Descriptions
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Greenfield, Emily A. – Gerontologist, 2012
Initiatives to promote aging in place have emerged rapidly in the United States across various health care settings (e.g., acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities) and broader community settings (e.g., public social service agencies). Moreover, recent federal policies include a growing number of provisions for local efforts to promote…
Descriptors: Models, Systems Approach, Social Environment, Classification
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Chapin, Rosemary K.; Sergeant, Julie F.; Landry, Sarah; Leedahl, Skye N.; Rachlin, Roxanne; Koenig, Terry; Graham, Annette – Gerontologist, 2013
Purpose: Stigma and lack of access to providers create barriers to mental health treatment for older adults living in the community. In order to address these barriers, we developed and evaluated a peer support intervention for older adults receiving Medicaid services. Design and Methods: Reclaiming Joy is a mental health intervention that pairs…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Intervention, Well Being, Mental Health
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Flynn, Marilyn L. – Gerontologist, 1980
The experience of the British and Irish coordination of social and health care suggests a categorical rather than comprehensive approach. Personnel training, resource development and planning should be undertaken on a slow, step-by-step schedule. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics, Gerontology
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Grunow, Dieter – Gerontologist, 1980
"Sozialstationen" can fulfill an important function in social and health care by allowing older adults to live at home longer. About two-thirds of the clients would have to have more to residential care if the program was stopped. No conclusions on cost effectiveness can be drawn at this time. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics, Gerontology
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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
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Diamond, Larry M.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1983
Discusses the feasibility of delivering combined health and social services to an elderly population. The social/health maintenance organization (S/HMO), incorporating features of health maintenance organizations with community social services, will be financed on a prepaid, capitated basis through premium contributions from Medicare, Medicaid,…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Financial Support, Health Insurance, Health Services
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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
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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
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Simon, Alexander – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes the Southeast-Bayview Mental Health Center Geriatric Services Unit, which provides a comprehensive mental health program for the elderly of San Francisco. The program emphasis is on crisis intervention, with reliance on home visits and follow-up services as well as screening and referral. (JAC)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Home Programs, Older Adults, Program Descriptions
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Scharlach, Andrew E.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1992
Describes Generation, geriatric clinic program for one company's retirees and dependents. Describes program's multidisciplinary team approach to health and psychosocial assessment, medication review, retiree advisors, health promotion programs, and case management services. Notes that, in addition to traditional medical care, participants receive…
Descriptors: Health Services, Interdisciplinary Approach, Older Adults, Program Descriptions
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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
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Becker, Robert G. – Gerontologist, 1976
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a new health-care professional who is trained to function as a "physician extender." The author's experience with 71 PA students and graduate PA's at the Jewish Institute for Geriatric Care is described. (Author)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Health Personnel, Medical Services
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Zischka, Pauline C.; Jones, Irene – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes an age-integrated program serving residents in long-term care facilities in New York State. Describes the program's inception, the nature of recruitment efforts, and the content of the training program. A number of illustrations of volunteer ombudsmen interventions are presented for the purpose of providing an overview of services.…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Gerontology, Human Services, Nursing Homes
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Rathbone-McCuan, Eloise – Gerontologist, 1976
This paper develops the idea that the family of the aged participant is also a day-care client and should be considered as such in planning and delivering services. Ways of involving the family at the point of intake and in on-going treatment are suggested. (Author)
Descriptors: Day Care, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Involvement, Geriatrics
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