Good communication between doctor and patient can lead to better outcomes and a greater satisfaction in treatment. Check out Talking with Your Older Patient to learn:

• How to interact with patients with hearing and/or vision impairments
• About managing older patients with multiple illnesses and medications
• Ways to approach sensitive topics, such as driving or end-of-life planning
• Best practices to help older patients experiencing confusion or memory loss

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Twitter: #HealthProfessionals—communicate more effectively w/ older patients to improve care. Get tips from #NIH here: http://bit.ly/2pY0k4Q 

Facebook: Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals may need to use different communication skills when working with older patients. Visit the National Institute on Aging’s website to get tips on talking with your older patients including:

• How to approach sensitive subjects like driving or end-of-life plans
• Best practices to help older patients experiencing confusion or memory loss