Search johnahartford.org Sort by: Relevance Most Recent Oldest Searched for | Total Results: 5576 Beyond the Boardroom: Interview with Dr. Amy S. Kelley October 29, 2013 - Dr. Amy S. Kelley In recent weeks on Health AGEnda, we have presented our five new program strategies: Leadership in Action, Linking Education to Practice, Developing and Disseminating Models of Care, Tools and Measures for Quality Care, and—last but not least—Public Policy and Communications. Paired with each strategy description… What the Heck Are Hartford’s New Funding Areas? Part Five: Public Policy and Communications October 24, 2013 - What is the best way to sell umbrellas? We have tons of street vendors in New York who know the secret. Is it to have the best-made, reasonably priced umbrella on the block? That’s a good starting point. Do you need an attractive sign or an attention-getting catchphrase? Good advertising… Helping Older Adults Live Safely and Independently: An Interview with Aanand Naik, MD October 22, 2013 - Dr. Aanand Naik Over the past several weeks, we’ve been introducing the John A. Hartford Foundation’s new funding areas and we’ve been highlighting examples of people and projects that exemplify the work we want to support under each strategy. Last week, Wally Patawaran discussed our Tools and Measures program… What the Heck Are Hartford’s New Funding Areas? Part Four: Tools and Measures for Quality Care October 17, 2013 - As somebody who actually enjoyed studying statistics and quality improvement, the focus of the new funding portfolio I oversee—Tools and Measures for Quality Care—sets my pulse racing. But I've been around enough to know my enthusiasm for constructing statistical measures of performance isn't universal and that the greater good would… Link Between ICU and Delirium Illustrates Need for Better Models of Care October 15, 2013 - Dr. Wes Ely tests a patient for ICU delirium. Click on the photo to listen to or read a Nashville NPR report on Dr. Ely's study on ICUs and delirium. Going to the hospital can be scary, especially if it’s for a critical illness. Unfortunately, it turns out we… What the Heck Are Hartford’s New Funding Areas? Part Three: Models of Care October 10, 2013 - Jürgen Unützer, MD, brings the IMPACT model of depression care to Casper, Wy. Given the John A. Hartford Foundation’s focus on improving the health of older Americans, it should come as no surprise that the Foundation has looked for opportunities to create a more comprehensive, coordinated and continuous health… Beyond the Boardroom: Interview with Lisa Ferretti October 08, 2013 - Lisa Ferretti, center, kicks off The Biggest Winner contest with community members in 2009. Over the past few weeks, we have begun introducing our new strategic funding areas, starting with our Leadership in Action and Linking Education to Practice grant portfolios. At the same time, we want to showcase… What the Heck Are Hartford’s New Funding Areas? Part Two: Education to Practice October 03, 2013 - My colleague Rachael Watman, in her post kicking off this Health AGEnda series on the John A. Hartford Foundation’s new funding portfolios, humorously recalled the Friday history tests she took in eighth grade. It’s funny, the things we remember from our school days. We all have fond memories of friends… We Can Do Better October 01, 2013 - James Appleby, RPh, MPH On today's Health AGEnda, we once again highlight dementia and its impact on older adults and their families, as we did recently with Chris Langston's post on the global burden of Alzheimer's disease. Now, we are thankful for the opportunity to share a personal account… ACES Faces and Cases Spread to New Places September 26, 2013 - This year's ACES faculty sessions were strictly standing room only. New nurses need to be competent in the care they provide to older adults. Yet nursing faculty may lack geriatric preparation and may not be comfortable teaching the content. ACES—or Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors—is a national program led…
