Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD

Managing the care of older adults at risk for frailty and disability is very complex and time consuming.

The AGS has been actively working to improve the practices of those of us with high geriatric caseloads through a variety of measures.

We need to encourage our older patients to keep current with all of their recommended immunizations.

There is concern that proposed changes in hospice reimbursements could somehow result in a decrease in access for patients in need of hospice.

There is concern that proposed changes in hospice reimbursements could somehow result in a decrease in access for patients in need of hospice.

I hope you’ll join the AGS in its continued efforts on behalf of key provisions that will enhance care for America’s older adults.

Responses to the article “Advancing Advance Directives” by Dr. Richard Stefanacci.

Responses to the article “Advancing Advance Directives” by Dr. Richard Stefanacci.

Although the flu vaccine has been conclusively shown to lessen both the risk and the severity of influenza, one-third of older adults don’t get it.

At a time when many states are limiting the availability of services, AoA programs for older adults and their caregivers are more important than ever.