Name
K02 - Geriatric M’s and W’s: Considerations in Providing Healthcare for Older Adults
Date & Time
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location Name
Mission B
Description
The population of older adults in America is an extremely diverse one. Working with these individuals in the healthcare system provides many challenges. Many geriatric providers use a system of 5Ms to approach health: Multi-complexity, Medications, Mobility, Mentation, and what Matters. This presentation will discuss these in the context of the primary care team and adds W, Who, Where, and What to help professionals understand their older patients in a more complete context in order to provide the best care for them.
Speakers
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Geriatrics, Medical, Patient-centered care or Patient perspectives, Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Team-based care
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
PCBH, Medical