The revolution in aging is here
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The need to shift the approach of dentistry from reacting to the minority of older patients to acting for the greater majority who are well is addressed. Some suggestions regarding medical and dental health education, voluntary health insurance, and socioeconomic trends are provided.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Partnering managed care and community-based services for frail elders: the care advocate program
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A demonstration program that uses master's-level care managers to link Medicare managed care enrollees to home- and community-based services is described. The program builds on current insured case management services and offers a practical bridge to community-based services.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Reductions in costly healthcare service utilization: findings from the Care Advocate program
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Study to determine the effect of Care Advocate program on use of insured home- and community-based services, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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