The latest volume in the Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation series, Geriatric Simulation, explores advanced practices of working with older adult simulated participants (SPs) to enhance healthcare education. The book takes an international focus, sharing knowledge and simulation best practices from around the world. Many of the chapters were led by and/or contributed to by Canadians working in simulation. Two of the editors, Cathy Smith and Lisa Sokoloff, are from the Toronto area and both have long-time connections with Simulation Canada. Cathy is a former receipient of the Sim Citizenship Award. Together with Debra Nestel and Nemat Alsaba from Australia, these leaders in the fields of SP methodology, geriatric emergency medicine, and health professions’ education co-edited the book and contributed to many chapters. The book serves as a vital resource for educators and clinicians.
As the global population of older adults grows, training healthcare teams to deliver high-quality geriatric care becomes increasingly critical. This book highlights how engaging older adult SPs enriches training through authenticity, deeper learner engagement, and reduced risks of ageism or bias. It also addresses specific challenges of working with older adult SPs, such as accommodating cognitive, physical, and sensory changes, while ensuring their safety and maximizing educational outcomes.
Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Geriatric Simulation is a welcome guide for advancing geriatric education and fostering innovative practices in simulation-based training.