The 4 Ms Framework Changing Emergency Care for Older Adults #PART2

What does better emergency care for older adults actually look like? Start with Part 1 :    • The Future of Geriatrics: Breaking Down Ba...   In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Holly Buschhorn (she/her) explains the “4 Ms” framework used in age-friendly healthcare: What Matters Medication Mentation Mobility These simple but powerful principles help emergency departments better support seniors, caregivers, and families during stressful medical situations. We also talk about caregiver advocacy, dementia and delirium awareness, medication safety, fall prevention, and how innovation on VA programs are helping veteran community access more supportive geriatric care. If you’re helping care for an aging parent or navigating healthcare decisions for an older loved one, this episode offers practical insight in a way that feels clear, calm, and manageable. 00:00 Preview 00:13 Recap from Part 1 00:44 Introduction 02:02 Understanding the 4Ms Framework 02:26 What Matters Most in Senior Care 03:39 Medication Safety for Older Adults 04:12 Dementia, Delirium & Mental Health 04:39 Why Mobility Is Essential to Healthy Aging 05:40 How the VA Supports Aging Veterans 06:17 Geriatric Emergency Care Across the VA 07:26 Can Families Find Age-Friendly ERs? 09:38 Questions Every Caregiver Should Ask 11:09 How Better Systems Support Healthcare Providers 15:29 The Future of Geriatric Emergency Care 18:35 Advice for Families Navigating Emergency Care 21:43 Lightning Round: Healthy Aging & Hope for Healthcare 27:20 Key Takeaways In partnership with Agewise Colorado: https://agewisecolorado.org/blog/empo... 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CnZ3fF... 🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast... 🔗 Visit our website & episode resources: http://bit.ly/EmpoweredElderPodcast Guests: 🌐Dr. Holly Buschhorn (she/her) Chief of the Emergency Department Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS), VA Hosts: 🎙️ Tasha Beckman & Nicole Robilotto The Empowered Elder Podcast — where we talk about home, heart, and the next chapter of life. #empoweredelder #geriatriccare #caregivingsupport #agingparents #seniorhealth #framework #mentalhealthmatters #healthcareforseniors #GeriatricEmergencyCare