THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ADVANCEMENTS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE: Evidence-Based, Proven Strategies for Effective Care of Older Adults in Clinical Practice

ADVANCEMENTS IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE Modern Strategies for Whole-Person Care of the Older Adult Older adults aren’t simply “adults who are older.” They are a distinct population with unique physiology, overlapping chronic conditions, and care goals that demand more than a one-size-fits-all protocol. Advancements in Geriatric Medicine is the definitive guide for clinicians ready to move beyond disease-by-disease management and embrace the future of age-friendly, evidence-driven care. Built on the latest geroscience, updated clinical practice guidelines, and real-world innovations — from deprescribing frameworks to AI-enabled monitoring — this book translates the newest developments into daily practice. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK A LEAP FORWARD 2026-Relevant, Truly Current Incorporates the newest Beers Criteria® updates, the latest evidence on frailty reversal, breakthroughs in cognitive assessment, and evolving models of care like Age-Friendly Health Systems and Hospital at Home. Advances in Diagnostics and Monitoring Discover how digital biomarkers, wearable sensors, telehealth platforms, and AI-driven cognitive screening are transforming early detection of falls risk, delirium, and functional decline — often before a crisis occurs. Deprescribing and Polypharmacy Mastery Move beyond “start low, go slow.” Get step-by-step, medication-class-specific deprescribing protocols that cut adverse drug events, reduce hospitalizations, and respect patient priorities. Geriatric Syndromes Decoded Deep dives into frailty, sarcopenia, incontinence, falls, and delirium — with actionable interventions that maintain mobility, cognition, and independence. Brain Health Across the Spectrum From subjective cognitive complaints to mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia, and late-life depression — learn the newest diagnostic criteria, biomarker tests, and multimodal treatment plans. Serious Illness and Advance Care Planning Practical communication frameworks for goals-of-care conversations, palliative care integration, and end-of-life decision-making that honor the whole person. Interdisciplinary and Caregiver-Centered Blueprints for effective team-based care that include pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, and family caregivers as essential partners. Tech-Enabled, Future-Focused Real guidance on implementing remote patient monitoring, virtual geriatric assessment, and decision-support tools without losing the human touch. WHO WILL TRANSFORM THEIR PRACTICE Primary care clinicians, family physicians, and internists managing a growing panel of older adults Geriatricians and geriatric medicine fellows seeking an updated, comprehensive reference Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacists on the front lines of medication management Hospitalists and specialists who want to apply geriatric principles to acute and perioperative care Medical educators and trainees looking for a practical, modern foundation in aging care Geriatric medicine is advancing faster than ever — and your patients deserve the benefit of every breakthrough. Whether you’re preventing a fall, optimizing a complex medication list, or guiding a family through a dementia diagnosis, Advancements in Geriatric Medicine gives you the tools, confidence, and insight to provide the best care possible. Get your copy today and lead the future of aging care — starting with your very next patient.