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The Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative’S (Emtc) Health Services Initiative Needs Assessment Research Final Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging Nov 2005

The Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative’S (Emtc) Health Services Initiative Needs Assessment Research Final Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging

Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation

The University of Maine Center on Aging (CoA) in collaboration with members of the Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative (EMTC) conducted a twelve month needs assessment focusing on the challenges and barriers that older adults face in accessing chronic care medical services such as diabetes care, cancer care, dialysis, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical therapy in Hancock, Washington, and Penobscot Counties. The assessment was conducted through phone interviews, surveys, and community case studies. Participants included older adult chronic care patients, escorts and family members accompanying patients to chronic care appointments, medical office schedulers, and transportation providers. The goals of the assessment were …


Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources, J. Crittenden, L. Ruffin, Maine Partners For Elder Protection Jan 2005

Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources, J. Crittenden, L. Ruffin, Maine Partners For Elder Protection

Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation

The Maine Partners for Elder Protection Project provides support to older individuals in order to feel safe and independent in their lives. It provides an Elder Care Specialist to listen to concerns, provide information, and make suggestions and plans. It includes tips to be safe when shopping online, how to avoid telephone scams, how to avoid identity theft, and how to be safe at night and at home. Coming up with a safety plan is crucial, and can be accomplished through these tips and having phone numbers on hand to call in case one needs help.