The American journal of geriatric psychiatry : official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
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Am J Geriatr Psychiatry · Dec 2017
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Older Adults: Differences between Baby Boomers and Pre-Boomers.
To compare use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) across age cohorts. ⋯ Age cohort plays a significant role in shaping individual healthcare behaviors and service use and may influence future trends in the use of CAM for behavioral health. Healthcare providers need to be aware of patient use of CAM and communicate with them about the pros and cons of alternative therapies.