EP99: AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge Community Support and Health Service

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The proportion of older adults with unmet care and support needs continues to grow significantly as care systems face significant problems in the United States of America. Although</span> <strong>20% of older adults aged 60 and over use home- and community-based support and health services</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, many older Amerian’s and their families have a vague understanding of what is available for older adults.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Addressing these unmet requirements is quickly becoming a top public health priority. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s episode of This Is Getting Old features</span> <strong>Part 4: Community Support and Health Service.</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is of the 10-part</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch the full episode or listen to the podcast to learn more about community support, health services, and programs specifically designed for older adults.</span></p> <p><strong>Key points covered in this episode: </strong></p> <p><strong>✔️What are Community Support Services?</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Community supports are local services; such as an active intergenerational community center or a recreational center. These services and locations make it easier for older adults to connect and build community ties. </span></p> <p><strong>✔️ What are Health Services?</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Health services include primary care providers, mental health services, substance abuse and treatment programs, preventive and health maintenance programs, rehabilitation programs, pharmacy services, and dental care - to name a few.</span></p> <p><strong>What Worries June?</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Hear Maria Teresa McPhail, MD President & CEO At Vida Senior Centers' present a scenario developed by our Design Thinking Team abo