Many older adults have complex health problems that are exacerbated by non-medical problems such as unsafe housing, poor nutrition, lack of transportation, and isolation. Increasingly, health care providers are trying to address these social issues in addition to treating medical…
Medicare Spends More on Socially Isolated Older Adults
Socially isolated older adults are at greater risk for poor health and death than their well-connected counterparts. However, information is lacking on whether social isolation among older adults affects health care spending. AARP Policy Institute and Standford University’s Center on…
Eldercare Locator Data Report 2017
The Eldercare Locator—a public service supported by the U.S. Administration on Aging—is the only nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support and resources on an array of aging issues. This report examines 2016 data…
2017 Pre-Conference Workshop – Hosted by Meals on Wheels America
Looking for 2014 Pre-Conference Workshop? Click here. Looking for 2015 Pre-Conference Workshop? Click here. Looking for 2016 Pre-Conference Workshop? Click here. The Importance of Social Determinants of Health in Healthcare WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS Over the last few years, the healthcare…
Toolkit: The Role of Social Determinants of Health – Perspectives from the Healthcare Side
This webinar provided participants an overview of the role of social determinants of health inclusive of perspectives from the healthcare side, and focused on leveraging emerging opportunities through the design and implementation of effective cross-sector partnerships. The healthcare environment in…
The Role of Social Determinants of Health: Perspectives from the Healthcare Side
Over the last few years, the healthcare environment has provided the aging network and senior nutrition programs with new opportunities for engagement with healthcare payers that support positive health outcomes. There is growing recognition of the impact of social determinants on…
Access to Public Benefits among Dual Eligible Seniors Reduces Risk of Nursing Home and Hospital Admission and Cuts Costs
The healthcare sector is in the midst of a major shift as new payment models demand both improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. However, little is known about whether specific non-medical interventions can positively impact health outcomes and associated…
Recognizing and Addressing Malnutrition in our Communities
Malnourished older adults are commonly discharged without a diagnosis or dietary plan. To help address community follow-through, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) surveyed several kinds of community-based organizations (CBOs) to learn what they need to bolster their ability to…
Toolkit: Go4Life – An Evidence-Based Campaign to Promote Regular Exercise and Physical Activity Among Older Adults
This webinar provided participants an overview of the National Institute on Aging’s Go4Life® campaign, focusing on the educational, instructional, and motivational tools it uses to encourage adults 50+ to make exercise and physical activity a part of their daily lives.…
ASPEN 2017 Conference: Nutrition for Patient Care—Real World Perspective
This video presentation by Dr. Correia discusses the current state of consensus in nutrition intervention guidelines and protocols, and then highlights institutional success in implementation of a nutrition-focused Quality Improvement Program (QIP). The QIP is associated with improvement of several…
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