Getting older doesn’t mean your patients need to give up the activities they enjoy. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Still Going Strong campaign speaks directly to older adults, aged 65 and older – and their caregivers – about staying healthy and living longer independently.
Information on raising awareness about preventable injuries among older adults, how common injuries can be prevented, and simple steps your patients can take can be found in the CDC’s campaign resources available to download and share with your patients.
Care for the Older Adult
By the year 2030, adults aged 65 and older are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history.
As we age, physical and cognitive function can decline and pain becomes more prevalent, impacting quality of life. Adults aged 65 and older may also have more complex medication regimens.
Consider the best practices outlined below to assist your patients in aging healthfully:
- Incorporate a standardized template to capture functional status, pain status, and any medications taken for members 65 years of age and older.
- Complete a functional status assessment and pain assessment at every face-to-face and telehealth visit.
- Ensure a medication list is present in the medical record,
- Document in the medical record if the member is not taking any medication.
EmblemHealth’s provider resource page provides information about our FREE Care for the Older Adult Program.
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