About AGS CoCare: HELP™ (IMAGE)

American Geriatrics Society

About AGS CoCare: HELP™

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The newest addition to the AGS CoCare portfolio, a suite of programs helping embed geriatrics expertise in broader care for older adults, AGS CoCare: HELP™ is a seminal program for preventing delirium (the medical term for abrupt, rapid-onset confusion or altered mental state, affecting millions of older adults annually) and loss of function for hospitalized older adults. HELP does so by providing an organized system to manage markers of delirium and delirium prevention--from maintaining physical and cognitive functioning to maximizing independence in the transition from hospital to home. Using comprehensive HELP resources and training, whole health systems can implement delirium prevention protocols, provider education, and audio-visual tools, while individual HELP staff and a network of specially trained volunteers can work with patients one-on-one to reduce personal risks and prevent lengthier stays. For more information, visit help.agscocare.org.

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