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Coordination and Advocacy for Rural Elders (CARE): a model of rural case management with veterans
- Authors:
- RITCHIE Christine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 42(3), June 2002, pp.399-405.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Describes a pilot initiative sponsored by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to improve the health and community tenure of frail older veterans living in rural counties 50-100 miles from two host VHA medical centers. Problems identified for each patient, included risk, social needs, pain, and needs related to disability. As a result of initial assessment, two thirds of CARE (Coordination and Advocacy for Rural Elders) participants received referral/linkage to formal services, more than half to medical providers.