Role of the Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities in Geriatric Healthcare
Allison Boll, MSW and Melissa Ensey, MsEd
Seattle Human Services Department/Aging & Disability Services and Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of SW Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
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Discuss the role of Area Agencies on Aging and Disabilities in helping older adults and caregivers manage their health and healthcare.
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Name evidence-based programs and approaches that support self-efficacy, positive health outcomes and quality of care for older adults.
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Explain how family caregivers can be engaged and supported as part of a healthcare team.
[From the Winter 2017 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]