The Future of Geriatrics
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Dr. Sharon Brangman spotlights the growing pressures on geriatric care as the U.S. population ages, calling for tech innovation, caregiver support, and educational reforms to meet the complex needs of older adults.
About the episode:
In this episode, acclaimed geriatrician Dr. Sharon Brangman addresses the challenges in geriatric medicine as the aging baby boomer generation strains the U.S. health care system. She discusses the complexity of treating older adults with multiple health conditions and functional impairments, and explores how digital technology is revolutionizing their care. Dr. Brangman explains the shortage of geriatric physicians and examines potential solutions, including educational reforms and incorporating geriatric principles into other providers’ practice areas. The episode also highlights the crucial role of caregivers in geriatric care, emphasizing the need for support through education, respite services, and policy changes.
About the series:
Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most.
Atria Health and Research Institute aims to accelerate a global shift from reactive sick care to proactive, preventive health care. We work at the forefront of science and technology and we believe a collaborative approach to modern medicine can extend healthy life for all.
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