Advancing Health

The number of adults age 65 or older will reach about 95 million in the United States by the year 2060. Hospital emergency departments will need to showcase their flexibility by adapting models of care to address the unique care needs of older adults. In this conversation, Julie Dye, clinical nurse specialist in geriatrics at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, discusses the benefits of participating in the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation program and the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative. She describes how Sharp Grossmont blends case worker skills and clinical expertise to identify gaps in care for older adult patients. For more information on Age-Friendly Health Systems, visit www.aha.org/agefriendly.