Partners’ Business Acumen Initiative Case Study Featured In Newsletter From LAACHA
Partners in Care is one of the founding members of the Los Angeles Alliance for Community Health & Aging (LAACHA), and as such shines in their latest newsletter’s Member Spotlight for a case study on how to contract with a health payer to prov...
Health Coaching – Sara’s story
Sara, 89, was recently discharged from hospital and subsequently a rehabilitation facility following a fall in her apartment which had resulted in facial fractures and broken ribs. Lucy, Sara’s daughter, was present during the visit with coach Tra...
Health Coaching – Raphael’s story
Raphael, 34, a PhD student in computer science at UCLA, has cerebral palsy and spastic quadriplegia. Coach Traci has visited him at the home he shares with his mom on three occasions. Raphael was hospitalized for shortness of breath and wheezing, ...
Health Coaching – Helen’s story
Following a cancer diagnosis, Helen, 68, a former education counselor at the University of Arkansas, moved to California to be closer to her son and daughter. She was recently hospitalized for pain on her left side and a fever, which were determin...
Health Coaching – Sandy’s story
67 year-old Sandy has multiple sclerosis and is unable to walk. She spends most of her time in a hospital bed or a wheelchair. She is supported by her three daughters, Clare, Chloe and Carol, with most of her direct care being provided by Clare, w...
Health Coaching – Aida’s story
Aida, 68, has been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. She was admitted to hospital after a hyperglycemic episode and a panic attack brought about by concern over a forthcoming home move. Although Aida is able to walk without assistance coach T...
Health Coaching – Henry’s story
Henry, 72, has recently been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. As a person who is very used to being independent and taking care of others, the diagnosis has hit Henry particularly hard. He lives with his ex-wife Betty in a one bedroom apart...
Health coaching – Eduardo’s story
Eduardo, 88, lives with his wife, daughter and her middle school aged children in an apartment building in Santa Monica. He was recently hospitalized due to a blood clot in his abdomen and has severe swelling in his legs, which makes walking diffi...
Health Coaching – Lily’s story
Lilly, 78, lives with her daughter and son-in-law in a comfortable home, with her own private bedroom and bathroom. Formerly a minister for a Church of Religious Science, she receives regular visits from family, and has a twice-weekly caregiver to...