California's Master Plan for Aging: putting the Golden State's aging population front and center

Californians' ability to thrive while aging with dignity and independence reflects the intersection of basic human needs, such as health (physical, psychological and social well-being); finances (financial well-being); self-worth (purpose and empowerment); environment (supportive services, hous...

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Published inAging Today Vol. 40; no. 5; p. 3
Main Authors Chernof, Bruce, Lyford, Shelley, Langston, Christopher
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco American Society on Aging 01.09.2019
Subjects
Age
Aging
Collaboration
Executive orders
Leadership
Older people
Planning
Population
United States > US
California
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Summary:Californians' ability to thrive while aging with dignity and independence reflects the intersection of basic human needs, such as health (physical, psychological and social well-being); finances (financial well-being); self-worth (purpose and empowerment); environment (supportive services, housing, food and transportation); and community (family and friends). All too often, health services are disconnected from equally important social support services; hospital-based care is detached from homecare; and critical wellness needs such as oral health, behavioral care and nutrition fall through the cracks. Emergency departments designed for older adults' needs conduct comprehensive health assessments with an interdisciplinary team and coordinate services for home- and community-based aftercare. * PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly): For low-income older adults, these programs are the gold standard of comprehensive, coordinated care for people who want to age in place in the communities they love.
ISSN:2694-5207