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What are Geriatric Fast Facts?

Accessible, concise, and clinically actionable reports and podcasts on Geriatric topics. 

Recent Fast Facts

Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment: Anti-amyloid Therapy - #115

An overview of currently approved amyloid β-targeting medications for treatment of early-stage, symptomatic, Alzheimer’s disease.

Health Care Access for Older Adults - #114

Socioeconomic and lifestyle-related factors influence the way older adults seek medical treatment and adhere to care plans. Understanding of these

Hospice Basics - #113

Hospice is not a place; it is a philosophy of care for patients with a survival prognosis of six months or less if the disease follows its usual co

Climate Change Effects on the 4 Ms + 1 on Geriatric Health - #112

Utilizing the age friendly 4Ms clinical framework to understand the health and well-being of older patients in the face of climate change.

Assessing Dementia Severity - #111

Assessment and staging of Dementia determines next care steps for a patient. 

Health Care Needs of Older Incarcerated Adults - #110

Incarceration affects many aspects of health care.

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