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5 Ms of geriatrics
1) Mind
- maintaining mental health
- managing dementia
- prevention & treatment of delirium
- evaluation & treatment of depression
2) Mobility
- maintaining ambulation
- maintaining balance
- prevention of injury, especially due to falls
3) Medications
- reducing polypharmacy
- medication deprescribing
- appropriate prescribing for the elderly
- encourage awareness of drug adverse effects
4) Multicomplexity
- older patients may have a multiplicity of health conditions
- living conditions may be impacted by age, health conditions, & social concerns
5) Matters Most
- advance directives
- goals of care
- care preferences reflected in treatment plan
Notes:
- also see geriatrics
- in depth assessment of 5 M's in Clinician's Guide to Geriatric Assessment [2]
Related
geriatric assessment
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References
- HealthinAging.org
The 5Ms of Geriatrics
https://www.va.gov/covidtraining/docs/HIA_TipSheet_Geriatric_5Ms_19.pdf
- Sohn BC, Tung EE, Takahashi PY, Verdoorn BP
Clinician's Guide to Geriatric Assessment.
Mayo Clin Proc. 2024. Oct 9:S0025-6196(24)00417-8
PMID: 39387794
https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(24)00417-8/fulltext