Natalie, one of your key researchers, just let me know about a long list of materials released to SCANS.  In previous blogs I mentioned the development that is underway for SCANS, but we are also improving the Knowledgebase of the current production release. 

Here is a sampling of some of the new material available to geriatric care managers and the families they are helping:


My Medicare Matters

Insurance – Resources

On-line Services at the Social Security’s Website

Financial – Resources

Food Pyramid for Older Adults

Nutrition

How to Find a Geriatric Physician – updated

Provider Coordination  - Protocols

How to Locate a Neurologist

Provider Coordination - Protocols

How to Locate a Speech Therapist

Service Coordination - Protocols

DME Resource – Updated

Communications, Continence, Environmental, Functional health, Physical Health, Sensory

Caregiver Support Resources – Updated

 

Pet Plan

Social

Tips on getting an older adult to the doctor when they refuse

Provider Coordination

How to locate a Urologist

Provider Coordination – Protocols

How to locate a Audiologist

Provider Coordination – Protocols

Medical Transport Services

Service Coordination - Protocols

Home Modification Resources

Environment

Tips to a Successful ER Visit

Service Coordination

Veterans Benefits Information

Financial