- The Biden administration is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to train primary care clinicians to better serve older adults, officials announced Monday. America faces a shortage of geriatricians, who specialize in health care for patients over 65 years old. Training primary care providers in geriatrics will make it easier for older adults to get the care they need, the Health Resources and Services Administration said in a news release. The Biden administration gave about $206 million to 42 different academic institutions across the country. The programs will also help family members and community caregivers learn how to care for their aging loved ones, including those with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. (Article here)
July 16, 2024
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