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Caring for the Aging: Equitable, Person-Centered Care for a Productive and Vital Life. Interview with Dr. Sarita Mohanty, The SCAN Foundation


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With lifespans increasing, and the U.S. Census sharing that by 2035, we’ll have more adults than children, the care of our aging population is critical. 

 

Dr. Sarita Mohanty, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all Americans can age with dignity, independence, and have a productive and vital life. She’s fueled by her experiences as both a physician and by her family’s own experiences.  

 

Through The SCAN Foundation’s approach of advancing equity, person-centered care, and home & community-based care, they’re making substantial steps forward to meet their goal. 

 

Watch or listen to learn how Dr. Sarita Mohanty and The SCAN Foundation are paving the road to better care for our aging population. 

 

Connect with Dr. Sarita Mohanty:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarita-mohanty-md-mph-mba-a76a143/ 

 

Learn more about The SCAN Foundation: 

https://www.thescanfoundation.org 

 

Topical time codes:

00:00 - Video begins

00:46 - Importance of properly caring for the aging

2:46 - Focus on total wellness 

6:02 - Challenge of getting good care

10:33 - Complexity of care

12:32 - What’s currently working

14:04 - CA’s master plan on aging - 10 year blueprint

15:38 - SSBCI benefits 

17:41 - Availability of SSBCI benefits

19:03 - Helping people get the resources they need

21:16 - The role of technology

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