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  • Caregiver Support

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  • Family caregivers are crucial in the care of older adults.
  • The 4Ms framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility) is an evidence-based approach for age-friendly health systems.
  • Effective integration of caregivers into healthcare settings is essential for optimal patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the implementation of the 4Ms framework in inpatient hospital settings.
  • To detail strategies for incorporating family caregivers into the 4Ms framework.
  • To provide resources for nurses and family caregivers to enhance the care of older adults.

Main Methods:

  • This article is part of a series focusing on supporting family caregivers.
  • It discusses the application of the 4Ms framework in hospital care.
  • It highlights the collaborative development of resources with organizations like AARP and The John A. Hartford Foundation.

Main Results:

  • Engaging healthcare teams, older adults, and family caregivers with the 4Ms framework improves care quality and patient satisfaction.
  • The series provides practical considerations for implementing the 4Ms framework in hospitals.
  • Accompanying resources, including videos and informational tear sheets, are available for nurses and caregivers.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing the 4Ms framework with active family caregiver involvement enhances age-friendly health systems.
  • Nurses play a key role in educating and empowering family caregivers to utilize the 4Ms framework.
  • Accessible resources facilitate better communication and collaboration between healthcare teams and family caregivers.