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Health Aging Through Community Partnerships

Health Aging Through Community Partnerships. W. June Simmons, CEO Partners in Care Foundation October 31, 2013. Health Care + Social Services = Better Health, Lower Costs. Add ress social determinants of health Personal choices in everyday life

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Health Aging Through Community Partnerships

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  1. Health Aging Through Community Partnerships W. June Simmons, CEO Partners in Care Foundation October 31, 2013

  2. Health Care + Social Services = Better Health, Lower Costs • Address social determinants of health • Personal choices in everyday life • Isolation, Family structure/issues, caregiver needs • Environment – home safety, neighborhood • Economics – affordability, access • Social Service Agencies Have Advantages • Time to probe, trust, different authority • Cultural/linguistic competence • Lower cost staff & infrastructure • High impact evidence-based programs

  3. Building the New Business Model: Focus Areas

  4. The actions that individuals living with chronic conditions must do in order to live a healthy life. What is Self-Management? Physical Activity Problem-Solving Medications Family Support Planning Managing Pain Manage Fatigue Communication Understanding Emotions Working with Health Professionals Healthy Eating Better Breathing

  5. Increase in Exercise Energy Psychological well-being Decrease in Pain and fatigue Depression Shortness of Breath Limitations on Social and role activities Overall Improved health status & quality of life Greater self-efficacy and empowerment Enhanced partnerships with physicians Stanford Healthier Living (CDSMP): Participant Health Outcomes Randomized, controlled trial of 1,000 participants Sources: Lorig, KR et al. (1999). Med Care, 37:5-14; Lorig, KR et al. (2001). Eff Clin Pract, 4: 256-52; Lorig, KR et al. (2001). Med Care, 39: 1217-23.

  6. Program Adopters

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