The purpose of this toolkit is to guide a physician “champion” in educating his/her colleagues about the benefits and practicalities of collaborating with community-based organizations (CBOs) that serve older adults. It will help a physician champion learn more about community organizations and share what he/she knows with others.

The information in this toolkit is organized into the following sections and tools:

• Overview
• Tips for collaborating with CBOs
  • Tips for the physician champion on engaging a CBO representative
  • Tips for a CBO representative on working with physicians
  • Template for a physician-to-CBO referral form
• Effective group discussions with physicians
  • Suggestions for leading a discussion with physicians about CBOs
• Tools for gathering information
  • Baseline survey of physicians regarding care of older adults and use of community resources
  • Post survey of physicians on satisfaction and action steps
  • Worksheet of action steps
• Selecting sample cases to stimulate discussion
  • Three sample cases with discussion questions
•  Contact information for national aging and health organizations