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editorial
. 2020 Dec 31;25(2):141–145. doi: 10.1007/s12603-020-1558-2

Table 1.

The 4Ms Framework of Age Friendly Health Systems

4M Category Description
“what matters” Knowing and acting on what health outcomes and care preference goals matter most now, and at the end of life.
“medications” Implementing medication reconciliation and de-prescribing medications to be age-friendly.
“mobility” Creating an individual mobility plan and an environment that enables mobility.
“mentation” Supporting cognitive functioning, maximizing independence and dignity, identifying and treating dementia, delirium and depression.