# SGE014 | The Alphabet Soup of Residential Care Options

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SGE014

Authors

Dr. Christina Shenvi

Course Description

An older adult's presentation to the Emergency Department and care plan should always be considered in the context of their care environment. Here we define different levels of outpatient and residential care, services they provide, and how they may be accessed. 

Learning Objectives

Describe residential care services for older adults.

Compare different residential care options.

Run Time: ~20 minutes

Target Audience: Emergency Department Clinical Staff

SAGE Program

These courses were developed for the Syllabus for Advancing Geriatric EM Education (SAGE). They're designed to help medical residents better understand how to manage geriatric patients in the ED.