The Age-friendly Advantage: Empowering Patients Using the 4Ms Framework
ACTIVE
1 hour General CE Cedit
The population is rapidly aging and presents new challenges to a healthcare system that is ill-prepared to address the complex needs of older adults. Many healthcare professionals lack specialized training in geriatrics, leading to suboptimal care and potential harm. Furthermore, the overuse and inappropriate prescribing of medications are pervasive issues that contribute to adverse events and cognitive and functional decline.
This presentation will describe the background and goals of the Age-friendly Health Care Systems initiative, developed in 2017. It will focus on the 4Ms framework, which is the basis of this initiative: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
To improve health outcomes and quality of care for older individuals, patient advocates are among the many stakeholders in this initiative. This framework offers an evidence-based tool for advocacy consultants as they help older adults navigate their health care and successful management of multiple medications and health conditions. This presentation will discuss how advocacy consultants can apply knowledge of the 4Ms and age-friendly care in their practice settings to empower their clients during healthcare encounters.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the purpose and goals of the Age-friendly Health Systems Initiative
- List and explain each of the 4Ms of age-friendly health care
- Discuss how the 4Ms inter-relate with each other
- Apply the 4Ms framework to empower and advocate for improved health care and quality of life for older adults
Learn how to turn What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility into better outcomes for older adults
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Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
Hedva Barenholtz Levy is a board-certified pharmacist specializing in geriatric pharmacotherapy and the founder/director of HbL PharmaConsulting. She partners with clinicians, caregivers, and patient advocates to optimize medication use for older adults, with a focus on deprescribing, polypharmacy risk reduction, and person-centered care. Dr. Levy is the author of _Maybe It’s Your Medications_ and a frequent speaker on safe, effective medication use in aging.