CHI St. Alexius Health Williston has a new outpatient program to address the growing mental health needs of older adults in northwestern North Dakota.
Older Adults
As the U.S. population ages, hospitals and health systems are reimagining how care is delivered to better meet the needs of older adults. With the number of Americans age 65 and older projected to reach 94 million by 2060—nearly one-quarter of the population—healthcare teams are rising to meet the…
Since 2017, the AHA has partnered with The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement on the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative.
Digital toolkit with promotional graphics, newsletter copy and social media assets for the AHA Age-Friendly Healthcare Impact Award.
Access the application for the AHA Age-Friendly Healthcare Impact Award, recognizing organizations for transforming health care for adults 65 or older
The AHA will host a webinar June 25 at noon ET, in which leaders from Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago will discuss real-world experiences and highlight the positive impact of implementing age-friendly care for adults 65 or older.
The AHA Age-Friendly Healthcare Impact Award is national recognition for hospitals and health systems transforming health care for adults 65 or older.
One-fifth of Americans age 50 or older live alone, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness — factors associated with serious health problems including a 50% higher risk of early death.
Designed as a “caring and sensitive environment,” the Ray of Hope unit at Cottage Hospital addresses behavioral health needs associated with aging.
As people age, bone mass starts to decline — for some, beginning as early as their 30s — and can be exacerbated by medical conditions, medications or lifestyle choices. Weak bones can lead to osteopenia and osteoporosis, which is called a “silent” disease because a person typically does not have…