Die Anzahl alter Menschen nimmt proportional zu den Krebsfällen in der Geriatrie zu. Es ist entsprechend notwendig, eine Brücke zwischen diesen scheinbar divergenten Welten zu schaffen. Dies soll ermöglichen, eine ältere Person mit Krebs mit den Augen des ...
Das demographische Wachstum der älteren Population auf der ganzen Welt bringt der Gesundheitspolitik neue Herausforderungen. Die Mehrzahl der Pathologien des älteren Menschen haben eigene Charakteristika, welche die Betreuung verändern. In diesem Sinn ...
The multidimensional geriatric assessment is an interdisciplinary diagnostic process, taking into account several health dimensions. The resulting know-ledge is used to establish a treatment plan. The multidimensional geriatric assessment has shown its ...
Delirium is an acute confusion state of multifactorial genesis, commonly seen in the elderly with multimorbidity. Age and dementia, followed by infections and polypharmacy, are known as the most important risk factors. Increased disease interactions and ...
Falls in the elderly are common with consecutive high mortality and morbidity. Recent consecutive data focus on identification and therapy of intrinsic risk factors. Sarcopenia, imbalance and gait disorders represent the major risk factors. Sarcopenia is ...
Pain Management in the Multimorbid PatientAbstract. No treatment without risks. This is particularly true in the pharmacologic pain management of multimorbid patients. This article is meant to address some of the most relevant clinical questions, such as ...
Anemia in the ElderlyAbstract. Anemia is an increasing cause of morbidity in the elderly. In 70–80 % of cases the cause can be identified as either due to iron deficiency, chronic disease, renal insufficiency or vitamin B12-/folate-deficiency. Up to one ...
Key Features of Modern Rehabilitation in ElderliesAbstract. Elderly people in rehabilitation are more vulnerable than younger ones to lose their capacity to live a self-determined life. They are more prone to complications, ...
Sleep Disorders in Old AgeAbstract. Sleep disorders increase with age. Older patients rarely complain about sleep disorders, therefore it is important to ask about sleep problems. Insomnias, sleep-disordered breathing and ...
CME: Harmful Alcohol Consumption in the ElderlyAbstract. Harmful alcohol consumption is an increasing clinical problem in many patients. Often excessive alcohol consumption is not addressed in clinical practice ...
CME/Answers: Harmful Alcohol Consumption in the ElderlyAbstract. Harmful alcohol consumption is an increasing clinical problem in many patients. Often excessive alcohol consumption is not addressed in clinical ...
Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Therapy of Psychotic Disorders in the ElderlyAbstract. Psychotic disorders in the elderly cover a wide range of causes and manifestations. They often occur as part of a depression, ...