American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Geriatric Medicine Edition 13

Comprehensive Geriatric Care, Chronic Disease Management & Healthy Aging for Primary Care Clinicians

The AAFP Geriatric Medicine Edition 13 is a comprehensive educational program designed to help healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based care for older adults. Developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), this course addresses the unique medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges associated with aging while offering practical strategies for improving health outcomes and quality of life.

Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and evidence-based clinical guidance, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to diagnose, manage, and prevent common geriatric conditions across a variety of healthcare settings.

Course Features

• 39 Video Lectures
• 39 Subtitle Files (VTT)
• 28 PDF Presentations
• Evidence-Based Geriatric Medicine Education
• Practical Clinical Management Strategies
• Case-Based Learning
• Preventive Care Updates
• Chronic Disease Management
• Multidisciplinary Care Approaches

Program Overview

As the aging population continues to grow, clinicians increasingly encounter complex medical, functional, and cognitive issues that require specialized approaches to care. Older adults often present with multiple chronic diseases, polypharmacy, mobility limitations, and neurocognitive disorders that demand coordinated, patient-centered management.

The AAFP Geriatric Medicine Edition 13 provides a structured review of common geriatric syndromes, chronic disease management, preventive care, behavioral health, and end-of-life considerations. The curriculum focuses on practical solutions that can be directly applied in outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply evidence-based guidelines to the management of common geriatric conditions.
• Diagnose and treat chronic diseases frequently encountered in older adults.
• Recognize and manage geriatric syndromes that affect independence and quality of life.
• Improve communication with elderly patients and their caregivers.
• Implement strategies to support healthy aging and disease prevention.
• Identify appropriate situations for specialist referral and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Counsel patients regarding lifestyle modifications and risk reduction.
• Enhance long-term care planning and chronic disease management.

Core Topics Covered

Geriatric Medicine Fundamentals

• Healthy Aging
• Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
• Functional Status Evaluation
• Multidisciplinary Care Models
• Patient-Centered Geriatric Care

Common Geriatric Syndromes

• Falls Prevention
• Frailty Assessment
• Delirium Recognition
• Polypharmacy Management
• Functional Decline

Cognitive Disorders

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Dementia Evaluation
• Cognitive Impairment
• Behavioral Symptoms
• Caregiver Support Strategies

Mental Health in Older Adults

• Depression Screening
• Anxiety Disorders
• Behavioral Health Management
• Psychosocial Support
• Quality of Life Improvement

Chronic Disease Management

• Hypertension
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Heart Failure
• Osteoporosis
• Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Preventive Care

• Vaccination Guidelines
• Cancer Screening Recommendations
• Health Maintenance
• Risk Assessment
• Preventive Interventions

Functional Assessment

• Mobility Evaluation
• Fall Risk Assessment
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Independence Preservation
• Rehabilitation Strategies

End-of-Life Care

• Palliative Care Principles
• Advance Care Planning
• Goals of Care Discussions
• Ethical Considerations
• Symptom Management

Communication & Patient Education

• Shared Decision-Making
• Caregiver Communication
• Health Literacy
• Cultural Competency
• Chronic Disease Counseling

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Family Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Geriatricians
• Hospitalists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Residents and Fellows
• Long-Term Care Providers
• Healthcare Professionals Caring for Older Adults

Educational Highlights

✔ Comprehensive Geriatric Medicine Review

✔ Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease Updates

✔ Falls, Frailty & Polypharmacy Management

✔ Chronic Disease Management in Older Adults

✔ Preventive Care & Healthy Aging Strategies

✔ Functional & Cognitive Assessment Tools

✔ End-of-Life & Palliative Care Principles

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines

✔ Practical Case-Based Learning

✔ Multidisciplinary Geriatric Care Approaches

Clinical & Educational Value

The AAFP Geriatric Medicine Edition 13 provides a practical and evidence-based framework for caring for older adults. By combining current clinical guidelines, preventive strategies, chronic disease management principles, and patient-centered care approaches, the course helps clinicians improve outcomes and quality of life for aging populations.

+ Topics:

• Heart failure
• Hospice
• Chronic disease
• Elder abuse
• Stroke
• Antibiotics
• Immunizations
• Advance care planning