New Emphasis on Treating the Elderly in Medical Schools

The Boston Globe reports that medical schools across the United States are increasing the focus on treating older patients. The article talks specifically about the programs at Brown University, Harvard, and UMass. From the article:

"By 2030, Americans age 65 and older are expected to account for about 20 percent of the nation's population, up from 12 percent now. Grants from two foundations and the Association of American Medical Colleges, awarded over the last eight years, have fueled the curriculum changes to meet the expected need for geriatric expertise."