HomeSafe: Supportive assistance for elderly individuals through a nurse-managed plan

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Science

Background:

• Limited availability of affordable, high-quality alternatives to nursing home care for community-dwelling seniors.
• Growing need for sustainable models to support aging in place.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the HomeSafe program, a nurse-managed membership plan.
• To evaluate its role in enhancing health, quality of life, and independent living for older adults.
• To highlight its function as an innovative care model and educational platform.

Main Methods:

• Program description of HomeSafe, a nurse-managed membership plan.
• Focus on case management principles for community-dwelling older adults.
• Integration of undergraduate and graduate nursing students and faculty.

Main Results:

• HomeSafe provides a viable, cost-efficient alternative to traditional nursing home care.
• The program facilitates safe and independent aging in place for older adults.
• It serves as a practical training ground for nursing professionals.

Conclusions:

• Nurse-managed programs like HomeSafe can effectively address the need for quality elder care alternatives.
• Supporting aging in place through case management improves health outcomes and quality of life.
• Innovative models are crucial for both patient care and nursing education.