To respect, serve, care and be grateful to the elderly is an age-old tradition in all religions and cultures in every country. The most challenging tasks in today's medicine are the organization of elderly care. This challenging task can be easily coped through family medicine. This article outlines a framework for treating elderly patients.
The frail elderly, characterized by complex biopsychosocial and functional difficulties, represent the fastest growing segment of the aging population. Current statistics project that by 2020 with a median age of 29 years, the number of elderly people is likely to increase significantly. As elderly people make up an ever greater percentage of our population, a framework for approaching their medical care is important. Family medicine An independent and distinct medical specialty that has been recognized as an essential element for a responsive and…
