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Development and Feasibility of a Structured Goals of Care Communication Guide

Studies demonstrate the benefits of discussing goals of care and advance care planning, yet many patients with serious illness do not engage in such discussions with healthcare providers.

May 30, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Eliciting Survival Expectations of the Elderly in Low-Income Countries: Evidence From India

Elderly people in low-income countries are pessimistic about their survival probabilities compared with state-specific life tables, and socioeconomic status influences beliefs about survival expectations.

Apr 11, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Push or Pull: Changes in the Relative Risk and Growth of Entrepreneurship Among Older Households

Entrepreneurship among older adults is on the rise, especially in households with greater access to income from interest, dividends, and capital gains.

Nov 30, 2016
Report

The Strategic Perspective and Long-Term Socioeconomic Strategies for Israel

Israel will benefit from bringing a systemic strategic perspective into its policy process. The example of problems associated with an aging population is an illustration of how to use a strategic perspective in an analysis of policy choices.

Sep 30, 2015
Journal Article

Comparing the Health Care Experiences of Medicare Beneficiaries with and Without Depressive Symptoms in Medicare Managed Care Versus Fee-for-Service

Disparities in care experienced by older Medicare beneficiaries with depressive symptoms tend to be more negative in managed care. Efforts identify and address barriers these beneficiaries encounter to help them better traverse the managed care environment.

Sep 25, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Living Alone and Patient Care Experiences: The Role of Gender in a National Sample of Medicare Beneficiaries

Seniors who live alone are a large, growing population with poorer health outcomes. We examine the little-studied health care experiences and immunizations of older adults who live alone.

Apr 22, 2015
Commentary

Commentary

Why We Know Painfully Little About Dying

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Mar 27, 2005
Content

Content

Emily K. Chen

Behavioral Scientist
Education Ph.D. in human development, Cornell University; A.B. in growth and structure of cities, Bryn Mawr College

RAND Topic:
Gerontology

Topic Synonyms:
Ageing;
Aging