The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), founded in 2015 by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), offers training and support for health professionals, care workers and familial caregivers on geriatric care. At present, the healthcare service and supply of qualified professionals is lacking for the older generation, making training and funding imperative for better care. The HRSA has given more than $35 million to 44 organizations across 29 states to train and educate those involved in geriatric care in the specific needs of older patients and to enable the higher quality of care for older adults. In the interest of better care, the John A. Harford Foundation has supported the Health Resources and Services Administration , which is managed by HRSA and HRSA . The center provides a central hub for geriatric resources, learning, expertise, and evaluations for future federal programs. The organization also supports the Aging and Disability Business Institute, which aims to build partnerships between Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and healthcare organizations. By combining efforts through the GWEP National Coordinating Center community-based programs and GWEPs, evidence can be built for the support of self-management programs, healthcare initiatives and more for those in need. For example, the Tarrant County -based WE HAIL HRSA GWEP has helped the University of North Texas to create evidence-based programs for fall prevention, care provision for dementia sufferers, and the self-management of chronic disease. By combining GWEPs and AAAs, primary care can be transformed for the elderly population.
The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), founded in 2015 by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), offers training and support for health professionals, care workers and familial caregivers on geriatric care. At present, the healthcare service and supply of qualified professionals is lacking for the older generation, making training and funding imperative for better care. The HRSA has given $35m to 44 organizations across 29 states to train and educate those involved in geriatric care in the specific needs of older patients and to enable the higher quality of care for older adults. In the interest of better care, the John A. Harford Foundation has supported the GWEP National Coordinating Center, which is managed by HRSA and the American Geriatrics Society. The center provides a central hub for geriatric resources, learning, expertise, and evaluations for future federal programs. The organization also supports the Aging and Disability Business Institute, which aims to build partnerships between Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and healthcare organizations. By combining efforts through AAA community-based programs and GWEPs, evidence can be built for the support of self-management programs, healthcare initiatives and more for those in need. For example, the Texas-based WE HAIL HRSA GWEP has helped the University of North Texas to create evidence-based programs for fall prevention, care provision for dementia sufferers, and the self-management of chronic disease. By combining GWEPs and AAAs, primary care can be transformed for the elderly population.