Using MLP to Improve Health Outcomes and Access to Comprehensive Care for Older Adults
Description
This site profile features the work of the Medical-Legal Partnership for Seniors (MLPS) Clinic. MLPS provides comprehensive legal support to older adults in San Francisco who face complex, overlapping issues related to health, housing, income, and planning for future care. Led by Sarah Hooper, JD, the clinic serves a high-need population that is often socially isolated and at risk of institutionalization, with many living below the poverty line. This MLP also trains future healthcare and legal professionals to work collaboratively in addressing the unique legal needs of aging patients and their caregivers. The profile details how, through early screening, advanced care planning, and community partnerships, MLPS helps improve both the health and quality of life for older adults.
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Author
Hannah Silverman, MPH, Senior Research Associate, National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership
This MLP spotlight was published by the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership.
Acknowledgement
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an FY24 award to the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership totaling $550,000 with 0 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.