CME | Is 80 the new 40? The Modern Approach to Care of the Older Patient

The CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — join the hosts as they dive into explore the evolving landscape of geriatric care. This episode examines how the baby boomer generation is reshaping aging and healthcare. From innovative screening guidelines to lifestyle strategies for healthy aging, discover how family physicians can partner with older patients to prioritize both lifespan and health span.

In this episode of CME on the Go, the hosts dive into the modern challenges and opportunities in geriatric care, framed by the question: Is 80 the new 40? They discuss how shifting demographics and evolving patient priorities are redefining healthcare for older adults. From USPSTF recommendations and deprescribing strategies to lifestyle modifications and the lessons of Blue Zones, the conversation offers practical tools and insights for enhancing patient care. The episode also highlights the importance of aligning medical interventions with patient goals to ensure quality of life at every stage of aging.

Hosts for this episode are Lauren Brown-Berchtold, MD, FAAFP, program director for the San Joaquin General Family Medicine Residency in French Camp, Calif.; Jason Marker, MD, MPA, FAAFP, associate director of the Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program in South Bend, Ind.; and Tamaan Osbourne-Roberts, MD, MBA, FAAFP, chief medical officer and vice president of health strategy at the public sector health plan Colorado Access. 

Whether you're navigating patient queries or seeking to enhance your clinical knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for family physicians. Tune in now and earn CME credit.

 

Credit Claiming:

After listening to the podcast episode, claim 0.5 AAFP credit by following the provided link

https://www.aafp.org/assessment/take/17821/e

Learning Objectives:  

1. Explain how the baby boomer generation is changing the demographic and clinical profiles of older patients.

2. Apply USPSTF recommendations to the screening and management of common geriatric conditions.

3. Evaluate the benefits and harms of various interventions for older patients.

4. Recommend lifestyle modifications for older patients that can improve quality of life and prevent or delay chronic diseases.

References 

Blue Zones. (n.d.). Blue Zones: Secrets of a long life. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.bluezones.com/

Blue Zones. (2016). The Power 9: Lessons from the Blue Zones. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/

Harvard Gazette. (2017, April 11). Over nearly 80 years, Harvard study has been showing how to live a healthy and happy life. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/

Harvard Health Publishing. (2017, October 5). The secret to happiness: Here's some advice from the longest-running study on happiness. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-secret-to-happiness-heres-some-advice-from-the-longest-running-study-on-happiness-2017100512543

Hoffower, H. (2023, April 5). 100-year-olds share secrets to a long and happy life. CNBC. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/05/100-year-olds-share-secrets-to-a-long-and-happy-life.html

Washington Post Staff. (2024, February 2). Advice from centenarians. The Washington Post. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/02/02/100-year-old-advice-life-centenarians/

AARP Staff. (2023). Life advice from centenarians. AARP. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2023/life-advice-from-centenarians.html

CNBC Staff. (2023, February 10). 85-year Harvard study found the secret to a long, happy, and successful life. CNBC. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/10/85-year-harvard-study-found-the-secret-to-a-long-happy-and-successful-life.html

Merck Manuals. (n.d.). Changes in the body with aging. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/older-people%E2%80%99s-health-issues/the-aging-body/changes-in-the-body-with-aging

Gilbert, S. F. (2000). Aging: The biology of senescence. In Developmental biology (6th ed.). Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK10041/

Resources

AAFP Geriatric Medicine CME

AAFP Lifestyle Medicine: Prevention and Wellness

AAFP Lifestyle Medicine On Demand CME

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