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LIFE: Learning Informally From Elders

P Pallett-Hehn1, M Lucas

  • 1Nursing Systems, Policy, and Community Health Division, Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT 06536.

The Gerontologist
|April 1, 1994
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The Better Elder Services Today (BEST) Project identified key challenges frail elders face in maintaining independence. Community forums revealed themes of safety, communication barriers, and service access issues impacting elder well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Frail elders require support to maintain independent living.
  • Caregiver partnerships are crucial for elder well-being.
  • The Better Elder Services Today (BEST) Project aims to enhance elder independence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop community forums for elder problem-solving.
  • To identify challenges faced by elders in maintaining community independence.
  • To facilitate dialogue between elders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.

Main Methods:

  • Community assessment and qualitative analysis.
  • Analysis of 102 elders' responses to a specific question on independence.
  • Thematic analysis of qualitative data.

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Main Results:

  • Five predominant themes emerged from elder responses.
  • Key themes include safety concerns, communication difficulties with healthcare providers, hospital service dissatisfaction, complex access to community services, and fears of loss.
  • Elders expressed significant concerns impacting their ability to live independently.

Conclusions:

  • Community forums can facilitate problem-solving for elder care.
  • Addressing identified themes is essential for supporting elder independence.
  • Policy and practice changes are needed to improve elder services and address access barriers.