Partnering to Address Social Determinants of Health: Screening Older Adults Through Healthcare and Aging Services Collaboration

Kelly S. O, Raven H. Weaver, Cory Bolkan, Chad M. Gotch, Erik Geissal, Breanne Wise-Swanson, Prevention Science, Washington State University, Department of Human Development and Prevention Science, Washington State University, College of Education, Washington State University, Chief Medical Information Officer, Vancouver Clinic, Primary Care Liaison, Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington, Hazel Dell

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on March 28, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print.
Community-based aging resources are instrumental in meeting older adults’ social needs but often are overlooked and under-utilized. This exploratory intervention study evaluated partnership between primary care and an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to address ...