Establishing healthy longevity clinics in publicly funded hospitals

Sara L.R. Bonnes, Tzipora Strauss, Allyson K. Palmer, Ryan T. Hurt, Louis Island, Abigail Goshen, Laureen Y.T. Wang, James L. Kirkland, Evelyne Bischof, Andrea B. Maier

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Abstract

Healthy longevity medicine integrates geroscience and other disciplines into clinical settings, aiming to optimize health throughout one’s lifespan. Multiple factors have led to increased consumer engagement, with private clinics currently meeting the demand for guidance to improve healthy longevity. The establishment of healthy longevity clinics in publicly funded hospitals is a significant development, making longevity-focused healthcare more accessible. These clinics rely on multidisciplinary teams of physicians and allied health professionals. Diagnostics involve comprehensive evaluations of medical history, physical examinations, and various clinical tests to detect early signs of age-related functional decline. Interventions in healthy longevity medicine encompass lifestyle modifications, supplements, repurposed drugs, and social and environmental interventions. Collaboration with research institutions and industry partners is crucial for advancing healthy longevity medicine and creating standardized protocols. In this article, we review the process of creating healthy longevity clinics in public hospitals to ensure the best possible care for individuals pursuing healthy longevity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalGeroScience
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2024

Keywords

  • Academic healthy longevity
  • Healthy longevity clinics
  • Publicly funded hospitals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aging
  • veterinary (miscalleneous)
  • Complementary and alternative medicine
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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