Geriatric Care Outside the Hospital

Description

This training focuses on innovative approaches to teaching geriatrics outside the hospital setting, including home visits, senior housing engagements, and community-based experiences. These methods aim to expose trainees to the environments where older adults live, emphasizing the impact of social determinants of health and the “Five Ms” framework: Mobility, Mentation, Medications, Multi-complexity, and What Matters Most.

Target Audience

Healthcare educators, geriatricians, medical students, residents, and other health professionals involved in geriatric education and training.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of teaching geriatrics in community settings.
2. Identify strategies for incorporating home visits and community-based learning into geriatric training.
3. Utilize tools such as the “Five Ms” framework to enhance geriatric assessments and education.
4. Foster interprofessional collaboration and learner-centered approaches in geriatrics education.