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  • Geriatrics
  • Health Services Research
  • Caregiver Support

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  • Family caregivers play a crucial role in the care of older adults.
  • Age-friendly health systems aim to optimize care for older populations.
  • The 4Ms framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility) is an evidence-based approach for assessing and managing critical issues in older adult care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present considerations for implementing the 4Ms framework in inpatient hospital settings.
  • To outline 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 within an age-friendly health system.
  • It discusses the application of the 4Ms framework in the hospital setting.
  • It highlights collaborative efforts with organizations like AARP and The John A. Hartford Foundation.

Main Results:

  • The 4Ms framework, when integrated with healthcare teams and family caregivers, can improve the quality and satisfaction of care for older adults.
  • Implementation in inpatient settings requires specific considerations for engaging family caregivers.
  • Resources, including informational tear sheets and videos, are available to support both nurses and caregivers.

Conclusions:

  • Engaging family caregivers through the 4Ms framework is essential for providing optimal, safe, and satisfactory care for older adults.
  • Nurses are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the 4Ms framework to effectively guide and support family caregivers.
  • Accessible resources are provided to facilitate the adoption of the 4Ms framework in clinical practice and home care settings.