Geriatric day hospitals: a golden opportunity for therapists.
The geriatric day care or day hospital program is an exciting new movement designed to aid the impaired elderly in the community. Federal legislation has made public financing of these programs possible under Title 18 and Title 19 of the Social Security Act. The potential for funding as a demonstration grant exists in a variety of Federal agencies. In spite of these funding possibilities, occupational therapists seem only marginally involved in the development of day care services for adults. Therapists must become more knowledgeable about health and social planning for the geriatric population and must become more assertive in seeking funding for new programs. Opportunities to play a role in these programs are available, and occupational therapists should become more alert to them and become leaders in developing new programs.
D000368:Aged; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D005380:Financing, Government; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D008484:Medicaid; D006278:Medicare; D014481:United States