July/August 2019

July/August 2019

• Disparities in Diabetes
  Geriatricians must be aware of numerous disparities in health care for Hispanic individuals living with diabetes.
• Pain — The Role of Nutrition
  Research indicates that certain nutrients may mitigate pain in older adults by reducing inflammation.
• Fall Prevention
  There are practical steps geriatricians can take to help all their patients prevent falls.
• Trends in Parenteral Nutrition
  Clinicians can get caught up with the latest research in the field of parenteral nutrition to determine new practices that should be implemented for their patient population.
• Poised for a Breakthrough
  Advances in technology are set to transform health care for older adults in five ways.

Departments

From the Editor
The Price of Inequality in Health Care

Nutrition
Dysphagia: Following a Modified Diet

Education
Self-Management Training and Diabetes

Heart Health
Atherosclerosis and Aging

Innovation
Upward Mobility

Long Term Care 

Datebook

The Last Word
Age-Friendly Approach: The Remedy to Ageism in Health Care Systems