This commentary outlines a person-centered approach for weight management in older adults, addressing vital psychosocial factors and stigma reduction.
Summary Key Points Weight management in older adults requires an understanding of age‐related physiologic and psychosocial differences relative to a younger adult population. Cultural humility and trauma‐informed language guide safe and respectful discussions about weight. Effective communication regarding weight management incorporates the Geriatric 5Ms framework, patient permission, and stigma reduction strategies. Intentional weight loss should prioritize preservation of lean mass and functional safeguards. Why Does This Paper Matter? Weight management interventions in older adults carry unique clinical risks and treatment discussions are often complicated by stigma. This commentary provides a practical, person‐centered framework to help clinicians conduct safe, empathetic weight‐related conversations aligned with What Matters Most to patients.
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