Geriatrics: Assessment and Intervention

Quality of life, independence and continued functional abilities are of a major concern to older adults. A geriatrician is responsible for the assessment of the clinical condition and for the recommendation of the medical intervention to manage the condition. A geriatrician can recommend good elderly care options, home care services, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities and hospice as required. Frail elderly patients may opt out of certain medical care owing to disadvantageous risk-benefit ratio. Exhaustion, low physical activity, weight loss and slow walking speed are factors determining frailty in adults. In older patients assessment and a prediction of the recovery trajectory before a surgical procedure is vital. Good care of an elderly person is vital for leading a comfortable life. Mental stimulation through customized activities, daily exercise, nutritional support and sleep enhancement are effective strategies to promote better health in older adults. This book elucidates the assessment and intervention practices in geriatrics and elderly care in a multidisciplinary manner. It will also provide interesting topics for research, which interested readers can take up. It is a vital tool for all researching or studying geriatrics as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.