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Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across all age groups, however, geriatric populations are unique compared to younger counterparts in the amount of existing health issues and inherent risk of disability and death. [4]
Physical health issues (e.g. heart failure, osteoarthritis) Mental health issues (e.g. depression, vascular dementia) Functional issues (e.g. unable to shower herself, or do shopping) Social issues (e.g. lives alone, only child lives 200 miles away) Environmental issues (e.g. many rugs in the house [trip risk], only heating is coal fire)
Frail elderly patients (score of 4 or 5) have even worse outcomes, with the risk of being discharged to a nursing home rising to twenty times the rate for non-frail elderly people. Another tool that has been used to predict frailty outcome post-surgery is the Modifies Frailty Index, or mFI-5. This scale consists of 5 key co-morbidities: [55]
Vitamin D supplements, with or without calcium, are important for overall health. However, vitamin D supplements have no effect on preventing falls or fractures in older adults, according to the U ...
It is a neurological and orthopedic condition that affects the motor nervous system of the body, specifically, the lower back, legs, hips and glutes. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] NC does not occur by itself, but rather, is associated with other underlying spinal or neurological conditions such as spinal stenosis or abnormalities and degenerative changes in the ...
Dementia is a devastating condition that impacts up to 10 percent of older adults. And while there's no cure, getting diagnosed early can help patients get on a treatment plan and families prepare ...
At least 30 genes are associated with the development of osteoporosis. [36] Those who have already had a fracture are at least twice as likely to have another fracture compared to someone of the same age and sex. [37] Build: A small stature is also a nonmodifiable risk factor associated with the development of osteoporosis. [38]
Groups who are at particular risk can be identified, and modifications to the physical and psychosocial environment can be made. [24] Approaches to prevention in workplace settings include matching the person's physical abilities to the tasks, increasing the person's capabilities, changing how tasks are performed, or changing the tasks. [ 25 ]