Which of the following elderly persons are often the targets of case management?
a. Those who are homebound and have multiple complex problems
b. Those who live alone without close relatives
c. Those who show clear evidence of mental and physical decline
d. Those with chronic long-term health problems needing pharmaceutical intervention
ANS: A
Many older people have special, population-specific health care needs. Case management services frequently target the elderly population, specifically homebound individuals or those with complex problems. However, not all older persons require a case manager. The other elderly groups are not the primary target of case management services.
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