Supporting older people living with alcohol-related brain injury: the Wicking project outcomes

Care Manag J. 2011;12(4):186-93. doi: 10.1891/1521-0987.12.4.186.

Abstract

The Wicking project developed and evaluated a specialized model of residential care to support a group of older people living with alcohol-related brain injury (ARBI) and challenging behavior. The aim of the project was to determine the effectiveness of this model at improving participant life quality and well-being.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Alcoholism / complications*
  • Brain Injuries / etiology
  • Brain Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Costs and Cost Analysis
  • Delivery of Health Care / economics
  • Group Homes / economics*
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Ill-Housed Persons*
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Social Support