How can we improve care for older adults while supporting their independence and dignity? In this episode, we speak with Ellen Flaherty, PhD, MSN, APRN, vice president of the Dartmouth Health Geriatric Center of Excellence, about the 4 M’s of age-friendly care: what matters, medication, mind, and mobility. She shares how older adults can advocate for their needs, why proper medication management is vital, and what red flags caregivers should watch for, including delirium and cognitive changes. We also explore the importance of staying active and resources like the My Health Checklist, a workbook to help adults 65+ prepare for healthcare visits. Discover how the 4 M’s can guide more personalized care that honors each person’s goals.

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How can we improve care for older adults while supporting their independence and dignity? In this episode, we speak with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dartmouth-health.org/vnh/about/ellen-flaherty" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dartmouth-health.org/vnh/about/ellen-flaherty&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755889583781000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-piATua1YJ1Eqmd9_efNU">Ellen Flaherty, PhD, MSN, APRN</a>, vice president of the Dartmouth Health Geriatric Center of Excellence, about the 4 M&rsquo;s of age-friendly care: what matters, medication, mind, and mobility. She shares how older adults can advocate for their needs, why proper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-medications-seniors-should-use-with-caution" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-medications-seniors-should-use-with-caution&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755889583781000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HWnrLhDt9hvGsOsSCmYEI">medication management</a>&nbsp;is vital, and what red flags caregivers should watch for, including delirium and cognitive changes. We also explore the importance of staying active and resources like the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ihi.org/sites/default/files/networks%20and%20initiatives/age-friendly%20health%20systems/ihi-afhsmy-health-checklistenglish.pdf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ihi.org/sites/default/files/networks%2520and%2520initiatives/age-friendly%2520health%2520systems/ihi-afhsmy-health-checklistenglish.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755889583781000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZRgP4vLcRqkkj6em4ZPVP">My Health Checklist</a>, a workbook to help adults 65+ prepare for healthcare visits. Discover how the 4 M&rsquo;s can guide more personalized care that honors each person&rsquo;s goals.
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