ESPO AND HEALTH SCIENCES SECTION SYMPOSIUM: STRONGER TOGETHER: INTEGRATING CARE PARTNERS AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES
2024
Integrating Care Partners to Improve Health Outcomes for Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Britt Katherine, Perepezko Kate, Fields Beth, Wyman Mary, Byrd DeAnnah
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
Including care partners in health care and social services improves outcomes for older adults.
Conclusion
Involving care partners in health interventions can enhance the health and well-being of older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Care partner inclusion has been shown to improve older adult outcomes.
- The symposium presents innovative approaches to integrate care partners in health services.
- Research examines how care partners can support the health of older adults.
Takeaway
When older adults get help from their family or friends, they feel better and do better in life.
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