Elder Emergencies
Emergency departments (EDs) are no longer one-size-fits-all. Many find value in modifying to meet older adults’ broader challenges. This shift has led to the growth of geriatric-certified EDs — specialized units that provide tailored care to the aging population. “Older patients come to the [ED] not just with one big issue but often with multiple, interconnected […]
Elder Emergencies
Geriatric-certified emergency departments aim to improve care for aging population Have you ever had to take a a parent or other older adult to the emergency department? It can be complicated, as you struggle to remember their medications and health conditions. But emergency departments across the country are recognizing that as the U.S. population ages, […]