Building better care: Students learn from older adults
The University of Nevada, Reno, offered a half-day experiential learning program for healthcare students, pairing them with older adult volunteers for individual elder assessments using the 4Ms framework. 65 students from various disciplines participated, earning a Certificate in Interprofessional Geriatrics Care.
The University of Nevada, Reno, collaborated with several departments to offer a half-day experiential learning program for healthcare students. Students were paired with older adult volunteers for individual elder assessments lasting 20-30 minutes, using the 4Ms framework to focus on what Matters most to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility. 65 students from various disciplines participated, including nursing, physician assistant studies, and social work. They earned a Certificate in Interprofessional Geriatrics Care by completing recorded content and participating in the patient simulation on April 17. The event allowed older adults to shape healthcare education by sharing their real-life experiences, providing students with valuable insights into patient-centered care. The program aimed to address the shortage of providers trained in caring for older adults.
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