Study on Adult Day Health Showed Cost Savings and Improved Quality
A recent study by San Francisco's Institute on Aging (IOA) showed that adult day health programs play a vital role in helping senior participants maintain their health and independence. The IOA research team followed attendees of 16 San Francisco adult day health centers and comparable older adults who did not attend a day center. After one year, the day center participants reported significantly fewer problems with regular daily activities than the individuals who did not attend a day center. They also perceived an increase in their quality of life, which numerous researchers believe can result in better health, reduced health care utilization, and reduced mortality. Read Full Article

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