HOME SWEET HOME: TRANSFORMING AGING IN PLACE THROUGH THE 5MS - Symposium Session

Sep 28, 2026

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A symposium titled “Home Sweet Home: Transforming Aging in Place Through the 5Ms” examines how innovative approaches and technologies can be integrated into healthcare systems to support aging in place. The program focuses on the 5Ms framework—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility, and Multicomplexity—and addresses practical ways to preserve independence and dignity at home. Presentations cover CAPABLE and its team-based home visits, medication management to reduce polypharmacy risks, and remote assessment advances using 3D modeling and augmented-reality mobile tools that improve safety, engagement, mobility, and cognition.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time3 min

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Session 2445 (Symposium)

Home Sweet Home: Transforming Aging in Place Through the 5Ms

5Ms Framework and Integration into Healthcare Systems

FAQs

What is the 5Ms framework used in the symposium?

The symposium centers on the 5Ms framework: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility, and Multicomplexity.

How does the CAPABLE program support aging in place?

CAPABLE uses home visits by an occupational therapist, a nurse, and a handyperson to prioritize “What Matters” and enhance “Mobility” through home modifications.

What strategies are discussed for medication management in older adults?

The symposium highlights approaches to reduce polypharmacy and its associated risks, emphasizing “Medication” and “Multicomplexity” while supporting health-promoting daily activity.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Connor