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Comprehensive health care for the elderly.

|January 14, 1983

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Fragmented healthcare for seniors in the US inspired a comprehensive, multidisciplinary model program for Milwaukee

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Area of Science:

Geriatrics
Public Health
Healthcare Management

Background:

US healthcare for the elderly is fragmented and lacks comprehensiveness.
Existing model programs are limited and not always applicable to urban populations.
Growing elderly population necessitates improved geriatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and implement a model healthcare program for the elderly in Milwaukee.
To provide a continuum of comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
To address the needs of frail elderly individuals requiring integrated services.

Main Methods:

Developed an integrated continuum of care including acute care, nursing home, outpatient, home care, outreach clinics, day hospital, and psychiatric units.
Focused on a multidisciplinary approach involving multiple professionals.

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Emphasized alternatives to institutionalization for frail elderly patients.

Main Results:

Successfully integrated various healthcare services into a single continuum.
The program caters to frail elderly with significant physical, mental, and social impairments.
Maximized patient independence through coordinated professional services.

Conclusions:

The model program offers a comprehensive, integrated approach to geriatric care.
It effectively serves the complex needs of the frail elderly population.
Geriatric education and research are integral components of the model.