The month of May serves as a platform to address the challenges currently faced by older Americans and advocate for their rights and well-being. It highlights important issues such as healthcare access, financial security, and social isolation. By highlighting these concerns, we are all encouraged to take action and support initiatives that improve the lives of older adults, ensuring they receive the respect, care, and support they deserve.
It also is beneficial to remember the importance of this month particularly from a health perspective, as it draws attention to the healthcare needs and challenges faced by older adults. With advancing age, individuals may experience a variety of health conditions and physical limitations that require specialized care and support. This observance serves as a reminder to prioritize the health and well-being of older Americans, ensuring they have access to quality healthcare services, preventive screenings, and resources that promote healthy aging.
What better time to honor the wisdom, strength, and resilience of older Americans and to advocate for their rights and dignity? By recognizing and supporting older adults, we can foster a society that values and benefits from the wealth of knowledge and experience that comes with age.
Additional reading can be found at Himmelfarb:
Guccione's Geriatric Physical Therapy
Ham's Primary Care Geriatrics : A case-based approach
Geriatrics review syllabus (GRS11)
GNRS : geriatric nursing review syllabus: a core curriculum in advance practice geriatric nursing
Geriatric Mental Health Care: Lessons From a Pandemic
Current diagnosis & treatment. Geriatrics
Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care
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