5 Ms of geriatrics

Introduction

• Mind
  • maintaining mental health
  • managing dementia
  • prevention & treatment of delirium
  • evaluation & treatment of depression
• Mobility
  • maintaining ambulation
  • maintaining balance
  • prevention of injury, especially due to falls
• Medications
  • reducing polypharmacy
  • medication deprescribing
  • appropriate prescribing for the elderly
  • encourage awareness of drug adverse effects
• Multicomplexity
  • older patients may have a multiplicity of health conditions
  • living conditions may be impacted by age, health conditions, & social concerns
• Matters Most
  • advance directives
  • goals of care
  • care preferences reflected in treatment plan

Notes

• also see geriatrics
• in depth assessment of 5 M's in Clinician's Guide to Geriatric Assessment

Additional terms

• geriatric assessment
• geriatrics