Age-Friendly Care

The aging population is increasing, which means that more Medicare beneficiaries, especially those 75 and older, have considerable morbidity, diminished quality of life, and a high degree of caregiver burden. The increase of medically complex Medicare beneficiaries has created a need for developing core measures for tracking and improving the quality of care this population receives. This article discusses how to leverage Medicare Advantage to support diverse older patients, a different framework to improve quality in Medicare, and the development of a care set of measures for age-friendly care.

ADvancing States is pleased to be a collaboration partner on this important project focused on age-friendly care in rural communities. If you want more information please contact Kathy Greenlee, kgreenlee@advancingstates.org. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has received grant funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation to establish the National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative, aimed at enhancing comprehensive health care for older adults in rural areas. With a focus on research, partnerships, education, and community outreach, the initiative seeks to address the unique needs of rural populations, who constitute one in five older adults...