New report gives healthcare providers fresh guidance on communicating with older adults

New report gives healthcare providers fresh guidance on communicating with older adults 
McKnights Long-Term Care News; by Donna Shryer; 8/7/25 
A new report from the Gerontological Society of America reveals critical strategies for healthcare providers to improve communication with older adults, who now represent almost 17% of the US population. The comprehensive guide, titled “Communicating With Older Adults: A Review of What Really Works,” addresses the growing need for effective patient-provider interactions as America ages. Approximately one-third of adults aged 65 or more years have a disability that may affect communication, the report noted.