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Linking case management and community development.

Carol D Austin1, Robert W McClelland, Di Gursansky

  • 1University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work, AB, Canada. Austin@ucalgary.ca

Care Management Journals : Journal of Case Management ; the Journal of Long Term Home Health Care
|December 30, 2006
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Linking case managers with community developers can create supportive environments for older adults. This collaboration is vital for sustainable community-based care beyond formal services and family support.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Community Development
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Case management is integral to home- and community-based services for older adults.
  • Current case management practices often prioritize gatekeeping and resource allocation over community capacity building.
  • Informal services are included in care plans, but the community's potential as a supportive environment is underutilized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a linkage between case managers and community developers.
  • To highlight the importance of community capacity and social capital in supporting older adults.
  • To advocate for a more holistic approach to sustainable elder care.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of case management roles and community development principles.

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  • Argument for integrating community development strategies into elder care policy.
  • Proposal for collaborative frameworks between service providers and community builders.
  • Main Results:

    • Current case management models are insufficient for sustainable elder care.
    • A significant gap exists in leveraging community resources for older adults.
    • Linkages can foster 'caring communities' that enhance social support systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Sustainable care for older adults requires more than formal services and family support.
    • Integrating case managers and community developers is essential for building supportive communities.
    • This collaboration can create robust social capital and enhance the well-being of older populations.