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
Pages (from-to)4217-4223
Number of pages7
JournalGeroScience
Volume46
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2024

Funding

FundersFunder number
Mayo Clinic Kogod Center on Aging
Noaber Foundation
National Institutes of Health Translational Geroscience Network
Connor Fund
American Federation for Aging Research
National Institutes of HealthR33AG 61456

    Keywords

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

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