Chronic disease care study for older adults
This trial looks at how primary care teams can help people over 65 manage long-term health conditions that are not cancer. It may help you get better support from your doctor and local health services.
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Who can take part
- You have at least one long-term health condition that is not cancer (like diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis).
- You are 66 years or older.
- You are cared for by a general practitioner in the Verona area Community Health Home.
- Your doctor expects you to live longer than 12 months.
- You do not get intensive home care visits more than once a week.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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