Mmc Case Studies

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Background: In Canada, the number of older adults aged 65 and over with multiple chronic conditions (MMC) is rising. This aging population represents 33% of community living older adults, with one in six of these individuals receiving home care. MCC is a predictor of decreased quality of life, disability, premature mortality and increased health care costs and caring for this population is challenging due to inadequate health system structures. To date the majority of research related to older adults with MCC receiving home care focuses on single chronic illness trajectories and treatments and does not focus on the complex health and social implications of MCC. Everyday, home care case managers (HCCM) strive to provide safe, quality and integrated