Arguably the most challenging population in geriatric health care. Contains discussion of common problems, including restraint use, catheters, infections, and an overview of regulations. Medication use in the Elderly Older adults are particularly susceptible to the effects and side-effects of drugs. A review of age-related changes drug metabolism and a discussion of certain medications is given. Recommendations for reducing adverse effects are delineated.
Many elderly people are at risk for development of pressure ulcers.
Their occurence is expensive and debilitating, so identifying those at risk and reucing the likelihood of occurence is important. The prevention and treatment of this disorder is presented. Preventive Medicine Issues Preventive care and Health maintenance issues for the older adult are reviewed and discussed. The goal of care in this population is maintenance of function, rather than prolongation of life in itself. But this is an evolving field, so recommendations based on current information are subject to change.