• Healthcare Access for Older Adults
    Jan 6 2026

    Older adults may face barriers to accessing healthcare. This Geriatric Fast Cast explores what healthcare access really means, why it impacts outcomes, specific considerations for older adults, and practical ways clinicians can identify and reduce access barriers through team-based care. GFF #114

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    11 Min.
  • Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: Anti-Amyloid Therapy
    Dec 2 2025

    Anti-amyloid therapy is the first disease modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews who qualifies, the modest benefits, key risks such as ARIA, and the importance of shared decision-making in treatment decisions. GFF #115

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    9 Min.
  • Dementia Detection: Identifying Red flags of Cognitive Decline - GFF #95
    Nov 5 2025

    Early detection of cognitive decline can lead to earlier identification, planning, and treatment for dementia. This Geriatric Fast Cast discusses key red flags and how families, care partners, patients, and clinicians can work together to recognize and address cognitive changes. Geriatric Fast Fact #95

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    9 Min.
  • Inappropriate Sexual Behavior and the Dementia Patient, Geriatric Fast Fact #53
    Oct 3 2025

    Inappropriate sexual behaviors (ISB) can be a challenging behavioral symptom in people living with dementia. This Geriatric Fast Cast explains what causes ISB and offers practical approaches to managing it while supporting caregivers and families. Geriatric Fast Fact #53

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    10 Min.
  • Medical Decision-Making Capacity Assessment, Geriatric Fast Fact #60
    Sep 4 2025

    Assessing medical decision-making capacity can be complex. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the four key elements of capacity, common factors that complicate assessment, and how to identify a surrogate decision maker when a patient lacks capacity. Geriatric Fast Fact #60

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    11 Min.
  • Climate Change: Considerations For Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Facts #109 and #112
    Aug 19 2025

    Climate change and extreme weather events can have signficant impacts on health, especially for older adults. This Geriatric Fast Cast explores why climate change disproportionately affects older adults, how to consider the 4Ms of geriatrics (mentation, medications, mobility, and matters most), and steps we can take to mitigate these risks. Geriatric Fast Fact #109 and Geriatric Fast Fact #112

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    11 Min.
  • Long Term Care Services, Geriatric Fast Fact #41
    Aug 13 2025

    Long-term care services provide ongoing support for people with chronic conditions. This Geriatric Fast Cast reviews the types of long-term care, signs it may be needed, common payment challenges, and key resources for arranging care. Geriatric Fast Fact #41

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    10 Min.
  • Guardianship, Geriatric Fast Facts #87 and #88
    Jun 11 2025

    Guardianship is a legal process that may be necessary to protect vulnerable older adults who lack decision making capacity. This Geriatric Fast Cast explains what guardianship is, how it differs from power of attorney, and when it may be needed. Geriatric Fast Fact #87 Geriatric Fast Fact #88

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    10 Min.