The Aging Imperative: PAs and NPs in Geriatric Care

America’s population is aging much faster than its geriatric workforce is growing. In this episode of PA Playbook, we examine the roles of PAs and NPs in caring for older adults and why so few clinicians identify geriatrics as their primary specialty.

The discussion explores workforce shortages, age-friendly care, polypharmacy, dementia, falls, frailty, caregiver support, rural access, advance care planning, and the policy and educational changes needed to attract more clinicians to geriatric practice.

Guest: Jessica Wright MBA, MSPAS, PA-C