The 4 Ms and the 5th M

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Age-Friendly Care
Healthcare that considers the priorities, abilities, and needs of older adults.
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The 4 Ms
A framework for age-friendly care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
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What Matters
Identifying what is most important to the patient and aligning care with the patient's goals and preferences.
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Medication
Reviewing medications to ensure they are appropriate and to reduce medication-related harm.
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Mentation
Assessing and addressing cognitive problems, delirium, dementia, and depression.
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Mobility
Helping patients move safely and maintain their ability to function.
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Malnutrition
A condition in which a person does not receive or use enough nutrients to meet the body's needs.
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The Fifth M
Malnutrition, an additional focus emphasized in the course's age-friendly care presentation.
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Medication review
Checking medications for problems such as side effects, interactions, and effects that increase fall risk.
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Patient-centered care
Care guided by the patient's individual needs, values, and preferences.
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Age-friendly care goal
Help older adults maintain health, function, independence, and quality of life.