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Deciding on care options in the digital age
- Authors:
- ALECXIH Lisa Maria B., BLAKEWAY Carrie
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 36(1), 2012, pp.77-82.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
This article discusses how elders and their families need timely and accurate information about HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) programmes in order to have an alternative choice to they may enter nursing homes. It describes how the network of Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC), sponsored by the Administration on Aging and the CMS, attempt to provide such information to elders and their families, as well as to professionals such as case managers and discharge planners who may not be fully aware of HCBS for elders. The article showcases some best practices in providing information about community choices, and ways of assisting elders and their families in decision making. (Publisher abstract)