Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

4 min

How to measure frailty in your patients: A comprehensive guide for clinicians

Frailty affects a significant portion of older adults, with estimates suggesting 10–25% of individuals over 65 live with the condition, and even higher rates in older age groups. As an authoritative resource, we explain exactly **how to measure frailty in your patients** using proven, evidence-based methods to inform your clinical decision-making.

Read Healthy Aging
3 min

Which of the following Steadi brochures includes a screening tool to determine a patient's fall risk?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four adults aged 65 and older falls each year. The STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) initiative offers several resources, but a key question for many healthcare providers is: which of the following Steadi brochures includes a screening tool to determine a patient's fall risk? This guide provides the definitive answer and details how to use this valuable resource.

Read Healthy Aging
5 min

What is the Abbreviated Geriatric Assessment? A Screening Guide

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of older adults is growing faster than any other age group. The increasing number of seniors highlights the necessity for efficient healthcare tools, which is why an **abbreviated geriatric assessment** (aCGA) serves as a critical, time-saving screening method to identify functional, cognitive, and emotional issues in older adults.

Read Healthy Aging