The impressive successes of both Medicine and Public health over the past century have made it possible for elderly people to live longer and healthier. Above 65 yrs is considered Geriatric age. Disease presentation is often atypical in elderly patients and the doctor has to have expertise and patience to cater to their problems. Common Problems Faced by frail persons: Dementia Progressive impairment of intellectual function, loss of short term memory are quite common. Alzheimer's disease is usually most common, followed by vascular dementia and Lewy bodies dementia.
Depression Relevant drug history should be obtained because certain drugs like benzodiazepines , clonidine, corticosteroids, cimetidines could be responsible and could be avoided further. lmmobility Due to weakness, stiffness, pain or due to dizziness. Also due to severe malnutrition . Urinary Incontinence Could be either…
