Abstract

sent a diverse and complex group of older adults who frequently have socioeconomic stressors, low health literacy, chronic medical conditions, and limited access to health care. 1 In addition, this group accounts for a disproportionate share of health care expenditures including high rates of acute care utilization. 2][5] The Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders (GRACE) model of primary care was developed specifically to improve the quality of care for low-income seniors.The GRACE model builds on lessons learned from prior efforts to improve the care of older adults through multidimensional assessment.7][8] In addition, the inpa-