Legal Advocacy To Improve Care For Older Adults With Complex Needs
Date Added:
May 20, 2019
Journal/Publication:
Health Affairs
Publication Date:
May 17, 2019
Type:
Public Health Announcements
Format:
Web Page
Abstract
Legal advocacy is a recognized strategy to address social factors that influence the health of populations with complex care needs. Such advocacy can improve housing stability, increase access to public benefits that support a host of social needs, assure that medical and financial proxy decision makers are in place, and reduce psychosocial distress.
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RPR Commentary
A review of the important underappreciated role of legal advocates in supporting health care-related needs of older adults. James W. Mold, MD, MPH