What We Teach is Grounded in Evidence
Evidence Based Approach
- Healthcare transitions can be confusing and fragmented for older adults and caregivers, particularly when moving between providers, services, and care settings; structured navigation can help.
- The ability to find, understand and use health information creates challenges as age increases and health conditions become more complex.
- Caregivers ability to find, understand and use health information has been associated with difficulty communicating with healthcare professionals and navigating services and supports for older adults.
- The National Institute on Aging emphasizes advance care planning and early conversations, since families may eventually need to make healthcare decisions on behalf of a loved one, and provides dedicated caregiver resources.