In 2004, the John A. Hartford Foundation devoted $23,726,371 million to existing and new grants to improve the geriatric skills of current and future health professionals. 81 programs spanning the spectrum of academic and clinical training are currently supported and the nation's capacity and ability to serve older adults is increased by engaging doctors, nurses and social workers at all the stages of their formation and professional growth.
In order to maximize the Foundation's impact on the health and the well-being of the nation's elders, grants are made in two priority areas.
Academic Geriatrics and Training
The Foundation supports efforts in selected academic medical centers and other health settings to strengthen the geriatric training of America 's physicians, nurses and social workers.
Integrating and Improving Services
The Foundation supports a limited number of sustainable efforts to improve and integrate the system of services needed by elders and their effectiveness. The emphasis is on nationally replicable models.
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