Next Avenue Article: The Age Wave is Here, and Age-Friendly Care is the Solution
Next Avenue has published an article, "The Age Wave is Here, and Age-Friendly Care is the Solution," authored by Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, president of The John A. Hartford Foundation.
The article reviews findings from a study conducted by JAHF and Age-Wave, where only one in ten adults grade the U.S. health system an "A" and over 80% of older adults believe that the health system is not prepared to meet the needs of our aging society.
The findings reflect the need, the article notes, for an evidence-based Age-Friendly care approach that ensures that older adults are getting the health care that they want, deserve and need by using the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework. Research shows that older adults who receive age-friendly care report better relationships with their healthcare providers as well as overall better health.
This article is part of a JAHF-sponsored special series on Next Avenue, Talking About It: Aging and Mental Health, with expert insight and personal stories on how to challenge stigma and rethink mental health as we age.
Read the article.
Go to the Next Avenue Talking About It: Aging and Mental series.
Learn more about the Health Care at the Crossroads survey findings.
