A study of “preventive primary care outreach” for older adults at risk of functional decline, conducted in Hamilton, Ontario was recently (April 16, 2010) published in the British Medical Journal [link here]. The study design, execution, and analysis appear to be carefully thought out and well done. Results show little impact of the intervention tested [...]
The body of evidence that preventive interventions can improve health outcomes in older adults is overwhelming. Alone and in combination, physical activity, weight management, healthy eating, fall prevention, vaccinations, social engagement, home safety, etc., are found to be beneficial for older adults. Yet it is often noted that for all of the apparent “promise” [...]
Several sessions at the Annual Research Meeting of Academy Health in Chicago were devoted to updating the results of key demonstration projects and pilots related to the care of those with chronic diseases; most notably the Medicare Health Support pilot and the Physician Group Practice Demonstration. The results of these efforts to date highlight the [...]
