Profiles in Fortitude: Statewide Age-Friendly Health Systems
2024
Profiles in Fortitude: Statewide Age-Friendly Health Systems
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Author Information
Author(s): Teri Kennedy
Primary Institution: University of Kansas Medical Center
Conclusion
Kansas is developing a statewide Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community to better serve older adults in rural and underserved areas.
Supporting Evidence
- Kansas is creating a partnership to improve health care for older adults.
- The Age-Friendly Health Systems Framework focuses on what matters to older adults.
- Three other states have developed similar Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Communities.
Takeaway
Kansas is working on a project to help older people get better health care by teaming up with local doctors and community groups.
Methodology
The project involves a partnership between academia, primary care sites, delivery systems, and community organizations.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in rural and underserved communities across Kansas.
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