The Collaborative Care Model has been demonstrated to be an effective approach to managing mental health conditions in geriatric populations in primary care
Older people can develop geriatric syndromes such as frailty, urinary incontinence and propensity to falls, which do not fit into discrete disease categories
Residents and caregivers should be encouraged to take an active role in managing chronic illnesses and be provided information on self-management whenever
Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the illness and care of the aged, while Gerontology is the study of factors affecting the normal aging
Geriatric care management (GCM) provides assistance for you and your loved one in finding resources, making decisions, and managing stress GCM provides “one
Considerations: Treating Geriatric Patients 1 EXPECT AGE RELATED DIFFERENCES 2 PAY ATTENTION TO MEDICATIONS 3 LOOK BEYOND THE CHIEF COMPLAINT
In response to dealing with the growing population of geriatric patients being admitted to acute care hospitals, specialized geriatric care inpatient
Coping with Depression Arising from Taking Care of Your Care Recipient 22 Beware of Caregiver Burnout 22 Caregiver Support 23 Respite Care
Treating Geriatric Patients 1 EXPECT AGE RELATED DIFFERENCES 2 PAY ATTENTION TO MEDICATIONS 3 LOOK BEYOND THE CHIEF COMPLAINT