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Integrating Geriatrics and Lifestyle Medicine: Paving the Path to Healthy Aging

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Aging is a lifelong process, and many chronic diseases and geriatric syndromes are influenced by lifestyle factors. Here, we discuss the benefits of integrating education in geriatrics and lifestyle medicine to not only improve competency of health professions learners in each area, but also so that learners can promote healthy aging in the clinical care of their future patients. We review the current state of geriatrics education, the role of lifestyle medicine in aging, and strategies to bridge the gaps between geriatrics and lifestyle medicine.

Source: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

DOI: 10.1177/15598276241282986

Authors: Stephanie Pintas, Julia V. Loewenthal

Institution: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration