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M Jamieson, J Campbell, S Clarke

    The Gerontologist
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    The Block Nurse Program effectively supports elderly individuals living independently at home. This community-based, long-term care model proves successful, offering high-quality care affordably.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Community Nursing

    Background:

    • Aging population necessitates innovative home-based care solutions.
    • Maintaining elderly independence is a key healthcare goal.
    • Existing community resources can be leveraged for elder support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Block Nurse Program.
    • To assess the feasibility of a neighborhood long-term care delivery model.
    • To determine the cost-effectiveness and care standards of community-based elder support.

    Main Methods:

    • External evaluation of the Block Nurse Program.
    • Case-management by community-based public health nurses.
    • Utilizing existing community resources and agencies.

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    Main Results:

    • The Block Nurse Program successfully keeps elderly persons in their homes.
    • The neighborhood long-term care model is effective.
    • The program achieves high care standards at a low cost.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based nursing programs are a viable model for elder care.
    • Block Nurse Programs demonstrate cost-effective, high-quality support for aging in place.
    • Leveraging local resources enhances the sustainability of elderly home care.