Geriatrics in the News
Coverage of the AGS’ “List of Five Things” for ABIM’s Choosing Wisely® Campaign
The New York Times - For the Elderly, Medical Procedures to Avoid
February 28, 2013USA TODAY - Doctors group says some tests should be used sparingly
February 22, 2013AARP - 7 More Medical Procedures You May Not Need
February 22, 2013The New York Times - Doctor Groups Issue List of Overused Medical Tests
February 21, 2013Washington Post - Group releases list of 90 medical ‘don’ts’
February 21, 2013Reuters - Just say don't: Doctors question routine tests and treatments
February 21, 2013Los Angeles Times - Doctors list overused medical treatments
February 20, 2013
Coverage of the American Geriatrics Society
Why Are Boomers Getting S.T.D.s?
March 29, 2013Why Am I Making So Many Pit Stops?
January 24, 2013James Pacala, M.D., on what physicians should know about caring for older adults
January 16, 2013CBS News -- Are Power Wheelchair Companies Ripping Off the Government?
January 7, 2013New York Times -- Why Am I Shrinking?
January 3, 2013Health AGEnda -- Making a CRIT-ically Important Program Sustainable
January 3, 2013Washington Post - Frailty is a medical condition, not an inevitable result of aging
December 11, 2012New York Times - Hospitals Face Pressure to Avert Readmissions
November 26New York Times - Why Can’t I Hold My Alcohol Anymore?
November 21, 2012New York Times - Why Am I So Cold?
November 15, 2012YNN Rochester -- Healthy Living: Diabetes and dementia
October 15, 2012Advice for Dealing With Multiple Ailments
October 1, 2012
Big crowd attends opening of new Riverside PACE facility in Newport News
August 28, 2012How we think about AGG
August 21, 2012Picker Perspectives: Crisis in Aging
August 16, 2012This leader's a team player
July 2, 2012Doctors asked to consider loneliness in senior health assessment
July 2, 2012Unafraid of Aging
June 25, 2012RUC Adds Two New Members
February 2, 2012
Coverage of the 2012 AGS Updated Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medications
The 2012 American Geriatrics Society Updated Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults has been making news since it appeared in the early online edition of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society on March 1. Media outlets such as Fox News; numerous medical, academic, and government websites; and online publications dedicated to elder health hav e reported on the completely updated, expanded, and enhanced AGS 2012 Beers Criteria. Among the noteworthy coverage:
ABC Coverage: New Study Highlights Dangers of Over-Medicated Seniors
August 23, 2012AARP's Inside E Street
July 30, 2012ABC News – Long Island Viewpoint
June 8, 2012New York Times - Handle With Caution
April 23, 2012Too Many Pills for Aging Patients
April 16, 2012On Geripal, the blog dedicated to geriatrics and palliative care, Eric Widera, MD, has posted a summary of and comments on the criteria, and launched the "Beers Criteria Contest: Submit the Craziest Medication Combinations." Visitors are invited to post drug combinations so inappropriate they're mind-boggling.
Sirius XM's Healthy Aging Show, which airs on the Doctor Radio Channel, interviewed Todd Semla, PharmD, who, with Donna Fick, PhD, RN, co-chaired the panel that updated the criteria, and Malaz Boustani, MD, asking them about the AGS Beers Criteria and the care of older adults.
