Because geriatricians are a type of family doctor who have specialized training in caring for older patients, you may not need to see both doctors. If you find that your health care goals become more complex as you age, it may make sense to switch to only see a geriatric doctor. However...
200 geriatric patients discharged from hospital have been followed up for two years; 100 of them were interviewed in depth. The readmission-rate was high (26%). In the first month of discharge these very old people made much greater demands on social services than would be expected for a ge...
Not much is known about a person's world of experiences, which therefore mostly remains as a sort of black box. Objective This study was motivated by the following question: "What do (Austrian) geriatric patients experience during an episode of delirium in an acute care hospital?" The main ...
He is a geriatric pharmacist who has devoted his career to guiding health professionals and older adults in the appropriate use of medication. He previously was the author of AARP’s “Ask a Pharmacist” column and is the author of the eye-opening exposéAre Your Prescriptions Killing You? Exp...
This is a review for the establishment and management of a geriatric trauma service. As our population ages, the geriatric trauma population increases. Our
Finally, it is necessary to avoid some risks. The main of them are the temptation of the so-called "antiaging" ideas, or to fall in rivalry or ... JMR Casado - 《European Geriatric Medicine》 被引量: 17发表: 2012年 Hold On! Falling, Embodiment, and the Materiality of Old Age Today...
As we grow older, aches and pains can become a chronic part of life. But experts say it doesn't have to—and solutions are on the way.
A Geriatrician is a type of physician who cares for older adults. Elders above the age of 65 typically face similar health challenges such as chronic illness. Geriatricians are specially trained to address their needs, including health maintenance and prevention. ...
What Senior Home Care Services Are Available to Help You Age in Place? The menu of options offered by senior home care organizations is virtually limitless, but it's often dictated by the family budget. Services for seniors receiving in-home care may include: ...
In addition, caregiver burden may also mediate the spousal concordance in CIB when one’s CIB is high. Disease severity is a well-known determinant of caregiver burden in several chronic conditions, and the presence of comorbidities and a patient’s functional status are also important deciding ...