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In recent years, the impact of the social determinants of health on an individual’s health and well-being has moved to the forefront of attention for many in the health care sector. The Social determinants of health include the social, economic and environmental factors that take place outside of typical health care settings and include access …
Cross-sector partnerships can be a powerful way to improve health care for older adults and people living with disabilities—and they demonstrate the extraordinary potential that can result for both health care systems and hospitals. Yet, without the right tools and information, these partnerships can be difficult to build and sustain. As a part of the …
The Challenge Definitions Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Services. The term used in the 2017 National Standards for DSMES to refer to the ongoing process of supporting individuals with diabetes to increase their knowledge, skills and ability for self-care. Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP). The term used for the six-week group Diabetes Self-Management Education …
In this Success Story, learn how the Partners in Care Foundation (PICF) found success in partnering with California’s health care sector and pioneering cross-sector partnerships through a medical-social integrated model of care. How Partners in Care Foundation Leverages a Large-Scale CBO Network to Improve Health Outcomes for One of California’s Largest Health Plans …
For Immediate Release July 30, 2019 Contact: Joellen Leavelle, jleavelle@n4a.org and 202-719-8890 New Orleans—Today, the Aging and Disability Business Institute presented the California-based Institute on Aging with The John A. Hartford Foundation 2019 Business Innovation Award for its pioneering work in helping older adults transition from institutional settings into the community where they can live …
Recent policy changes indicate a growing recognition that factors called the social determinants of health (SDOH) can play a significant role in an individual’s health and well-being—a fact that community-based aging and disability organizations (CBOs) have long known. The SDOH include access to transportation, healthy food and accessible housing. Research shows that simple, low-cost services …
The Aging and Disability Business Institute at the National Association for Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) are pleased to announce that they have selected 11 community-based organizations (CBOs) and networks to participate in a Medicare Advantage Learning Collaborative (MALC) from an applicant pool of more than 100 well-qualified …
In this Success Story learn how Council on Aging (COA) of Southwestern Ohio creates mutually-beneficial partnerships based on sound business decision-making, bringing value to everyone involved. Learn more below. Partnership Profile: COA …
In this Success Story, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) shares their long-term commitment to building up their service infrastructures and aligning their work with community needs through cross-sector partnerships. Learn more about BCAAA’s approach. Partnership Profile: BCAAA …
When Susan Shelton’s 99-year old father, Chet, was a patient at the Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), he received care that was tailored specifically to his needs. This unique experience is all due to AAMC’s Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative. The initiative aims to significantly improve care and quality of life for older adults through personalized, …
