Involve the family The Case We have all been there, engaging in a conversation with an elderly person and their families, inquiring about how we can assist, patient goals, and so forth. The elderly person insists that nothing is wrong and that they are fine, while the family member (looking slightly perplexed and vigorously shaking their […]

Numerous care homes have developed their own guide for providing high-quality care; they may use Tom Kitwood’s Flower, which is based on Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, or they may have developed their own along similar lines. They are, of course, extremely beneficial in emphasizing the importance of each aspect for each individual, but I […]

Origins Launched in 2010, this journal aims to publish high-quality material on all aspects of geriatric medicine, both scientific and clinical. The EUGMS is committed to promoting Geriatric Medicine in all settings (acute or subacute care, rehabilitation, nursing homes, primary care, fall clinics, ambulatory assessment, dementia clinics, etc.), as well as to functional aging, comprehensive […]