A program designed to help seniors with complex health needs stay in their homes longer earned the Canadian Frailty Network’s Conference Choice Frailty Innovation Award. It was chosen among programs dedicated to frailty in older adults. Caring for Older Adults at Home or in Community (COACH) was launched in 2015 as a pilot program and developed in partnership with home care, primary care and the provincial geriatric programs to support frail seniors. The program’s geriatric nurse practitioner plays a key role on the team of experts, acting as the interconnecting "glue" between various sectors of the healthcare system. The COACH program currently supports around 60 seniors in Kings and Prince counties.
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