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Generation: a corporate-sponsored retiree health care program.
A E Scharlach1, M E Mor-Barak, A Katz
1School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley 94720.
The Gerontologist
|April 1, 1992
Summary
The Generation program offers comprehensive geriatric care for retirees, focusing on medication management and health promotion. This innovative, multidisciplinary approach aims to improve health outcomes for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The Generation program addresses the complex health needs of retirees.
- It utilizes a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Generation program.
- To assess the program's ability to provide high-quality, cost-effective geriatric care.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary team approach was employed.
- Services included health and psychosocial assessments, medication reviews, health promotion, and case management.
- The program served over 175 retirees and dependents aged 53-96.
Main Results:
- Participants received interventions for polypharmacy, health education, counseling, and community resource access.
- The program integrated traditional medical care with specialized geriatric services.
Conclusions:
- The Generation program demonstrates an innovative model for geriatric care.
- Ongoing research aims to validate its effectiveness in enhancing health outcomes and managing costs for retirees.