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Aging in Place: A Resource for Health Centers

Year Developed: 2019

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Outreach Staff

Language(s): English

Developed by: National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (See other resources developed by this organization). In collaboration with MHP Salud .

Resource Summary: The proportion of the world’s population over 60 years of age is projected to increase nearly double from 12% to 22% between 2015 and 2050 according to the World Health Organization (WHO). With the dramatic increase of this population, the need for programs and initiatives that address their healthy aging also increases. Ensuring that older adults have access to health care and the ability to “age in place” is a national priority both from a quality of life perspective and a cost savings perspective.

Resource Topic: , Special and Vulnerable Populations

Resource Subtopic: Population Health, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).

Keywords: Older Adults (Elders/Elderly).

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.