Terry Fulmer

Terry Fulmer is the president of The John A. Hartford Foundation, a foundation in New York City dedicated to improving the care of older adults. Established in 1929, the Foundation has a current endowment of more than half a billion dollars and is world renowned for philanthropy devoted exclusively to the health of older adults. She serves as the chief strategist for the Foundation and was recently recognized for her leadership as one of the top 50 Influencers in Aging by PBS’ Next Avenue. Fulmer is chair of the Bassett Medical Center Board in Cooperstown, N.Y. — an affiliate of the Bassett Health Network, which covers more than 5,000 square miles of predominantly rural communities upstate New York.

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Don’t Be Fooled by Ads: Medication Overload Is Real

Medication

Polypharmacy is a devastating public health issue

DECEMBER 13, 2019 | By Terry Fulmer

You Shouldn’t Need a Golden Ticket to Stay Mobile as You Age

Mobility

Health systems are challenging assumptions about aging and mobility

OCTOBER 28, 2019 | By Terry Fulmer

I Forgot — And Maybe That’s Okay

Cognitive

Age-friendly health care includes a focus on cognitive skills

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 | By Terry Fulmer

Eradicating Elder Abuse is Everyone’s Responsibility

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It starts with increased vigilance, knowing the signs and how to report mistreatment

JUNE 13, 2019 | By Terry Fulmer

Age-Friendly Health Care: Speaking Up About What Matters to You

Age-Friendly Health Care

The case for taking an active role in our health care

APRIL 23, 2019 | By Terry Fulmer

Can Your Doctor Understand Your Advance Directive?

Advance Directive

A new guide helps attorneys draft clearer end-of-life planning documents

OCTOBER 26, 2018 | By Terry Fulmer

What Matters? Don’t Let Health Care Get in the Way

Health Care

Ask yourself what's most important and share that with your health care providers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Terry Fulmer

Improving Health Requires More Than Better Health Care for Rural Older Adults

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It's about access to public transportation, nutritious food, social services and more

JUNE 25, 2018 | By Terry Fulmer

What Workforce? A Rural Health Care Crisis

Rural Health Care

Worker shortages hurt access to care for older residents with complex needs

MAY 11, 2018 | By Terry Fulmer

Small Towns, Big Needs: Making Health Care in Rural America More Age-Friendly

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Rural health care can be exceptionally good, but more often it is limited by access, cost and culture, particularly for older adults.

MARCH 27, 2018 | By Terry Fulmer

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Fighting Ageism and Unfair Treatment in Health Care

Among the problems: doctors who view depression and anxiety in older adults as 'normal'

DECEMBER 27, 2016 | By Terry Fulmer

Health

Superheroes of Caregiving Need Better Support

Caregiver

More resources are vital to lighten the load of family caregivers

APRIL 26, 2016 | By Terry Fulmer

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One Way to Avoid Surprise Hospital Bills

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Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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