You may have heard the buzz about age-friendly care. But what is it, and how do you integrate it into your work with older adults?

Age-friendly care exists to help older adults get care that aligns with their unique health priorities and addresses their needs. It is based on what research shows are the most important elements of care to address with older adults, the 4Ms: what Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility.

What Matters Most anchors age-friendly care, guiding decisions regarding medications, mentation, and mobility. These are a person’s unique health priorities derived from their core values.