The Future of Geriatrics with Dr. Sharon Brangman

In this episode, acclaimed geriatrician Dr. Sharon Brangman addresses the challenges in geriatric medicine as the aging baby boomer generation strains the U.S. health care system. She discusses the complexity of treating older adults with multiple health conditions and functional impairments, and explores how digital technology is revolutionizing their care. Dr. Brangman explains the shortage of geriatric physicians and examines potential solutions, including educational reforms and incorporating geriatric principles into other providers’ practice areas. The episode also highlights the crucial role of caregivers in geriatric care, emphasizing the need for support through education, respite services, and policy changes. Note: This lecture was recorded in February 2023. Learn more about Dr. Sharon Brangman’s work: https://www.upstate.edu/healthcare/pr... Learn more about Dr. David Dodick: https://www.atria.org/doctors/dr-davi... Time stamps: 00:00:16: Intro 00:03:14: Dr. Sharon Brangman explains the impact of the baby boomers and the growing number of older adults 00:05:18: Who needs to see a geriatrician? 00:07:06: Treatment success in geriatrics 00:10:24: Traditional methods of making diagnoses in comparison to geriatric methods 00:11:46: Geriatric syndromes 00:15:49: Functional assessment: basic and instrumental activities of daily living 00:17:42: Caregivers as a crucial part of geriatrics 00:20:25: Importance of advanced care planning 00:21:30: The role of palliative care and hospice 00:22:57: The team approach in geriatrics 00:24:16: Expertise in providing care in the appropriate setting for each patient 00:26:10: Comparison of Traditional medicine and geriatric medicine 00:31:13: Challenges with the geriatrics workforce 00:33:01: The impact of the care worker shortage 00:33:16: Ageism in society and the health care system 00:38:16: Consequences of ageism in medical care 00:40:18: The primary care shortage also poses challenges to geriatrics 00:44:16: Financial barriers to medical students entering geriatrics 00:49:14: Results from the match program in geriatrics 00:50:37: Potential solutions to the geriatrics workforce shortage: incorporating geriatrics into other specialties and models of care — About: Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most. Atria Health and Research Institute aims to accelerate a global shift from reactive sick care to proactive, preventive health care. We work at the forefront of science and technology and we believe a collaborative approach to modern medicine can extend healthy life for all. Learn more: https://www.atria.org/ Subscribe to Atria’s Vanguard Symposia on: Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/AtriaVanguardApplePodc... Spotify: https://bit.ly/AtriaVanguardSpotify Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/Atria-Newsletter The information contained in this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute or serve as a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. Always consult the advice of your personal health care provider when seeking medical advice for any condition you may have, and never delay treatment or disregard advice from a professional health care provider based on something you have seen or heard in this content. No part of this podcast can be reproduced, redistributed, published, copied or duplicated in any form without the prior written permission of Atria.