It’s estimated that about 41% of all in-patient surgeries are performed on older adults—a number expected to grow as the population ages. With that in mind, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) ...

Depression. Depression is strongly linked to a lack of self-efficacy, especially when it comes to adherence. 10,21 Hopelessness is a key factor in both depression and lack of self-efficacy, which in ...

The shortcomings of geriatric care were first brought to light in the 1970s and 1980s by Robert Butler, MD, who noticed gaps in his education when caring for older adults, the complex needs of this ...

The "4M" approach is an emerging framework for age-friendly care that shifts the focus from treating conditions to treating people. The "4Ms" stand for: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and ...

Efforts to optimize care delivery and outcomes for older adults with cancer must effectively address these patients' distinct geriatric and palliative care needs. In this article, we first discuss the ...

Geriatricians are regular doctors who have additional training in treating older adults, especially those ages 65 years and up, who often have complex medical issues. They focus on keeping you ...

An interdisciplinary transitions of care service composed of nurse navigators, pharmacists, and medical providers reduced 30-day hospital readmissions among patients who received all components of the ...

In our comprehensive fellowship program, you will receive a broad range of hands-on clinical experience and individualized instruction from nationally known physicians and investigators in a collegial ...

Andrew Partington does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article. He has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Geriatric syndrome risk factors play a role in understanding postacute destination within and between Medicare Advantage and fee-for-service Medicare cohorts. Objectives: To assess the association of ...

As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults. In CBS News ...

The federation of patients’ associations (Osak), the confederation of people with disabilities’ organisations (Kysoa), and the third age observatory on Friday announced the signing of a memorandum of ...