The approach to geriatric care is always multidirectional because older patients have more comorbidities than the younger ones. Most age-related diseases are hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, cataract, Macular edema, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia etc.
Since these diseases are chronic and often progressing, the treatment plan is strategized on a long-term goal. What are the distinguishing factors while treating an old patient compared to a young patient for the same disease?
