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The gatekeeper model: implications for social policy.

E R Florio1, R Raschko

  • 1Washington Institute for Mental Illness Research and Training, Washington State University, Spokane 99201-3899, USA. florio@wsu.edu

Journal of Aging & Social Policy
|December 8, 1997
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The Gatekeeper Model trains community members to identify and refer older adults needing assistance. This innovative approach successfully connected 40% of clients, reaching those missed by traditional services.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Social Policy

Background:

  • Aging population requires independent and safe living solutions.
  • Shrinking resources challenge social policymakers in elder care.
  • Existing care systems need innovative referral methods for at-risk older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Gatekeeper Model in identifying and referring older adults in need.
  • To assess if the Gatekeeper Model reaches a distinct population missed by traditional services.
  • To discuss the social policy implications of implementing the Gatekeeper Model.

Main Methods:

  • The Gatekeeper Model was developed and implemented at Spokane Mental Health, Elder Services Division.
  • Employees of community businesses were trained as gatekeepers.

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  • Gatekeepers identified and referred community-dwelling older adults requiring assistance.

    • Main Results:

    • Community-based gatekeepers identified 40% of clients in the study.
    • Gatekeepers successfully reached a unique group of older adults not identified by traditional referral sources.
    • The model demonstrated potential for enhancing elder care access.

    Conclusions:

    • The Gatekeeper Model is an effective strategy for identifying and supporting at-risk older adults.
    • This model expands the reach of elder services to underserved populations.
    • The findings support the integration of the Gatekeeper Model into social policy for aging populations.