Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 18 MAS 443 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Older Adults
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The idea
Older adults are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.
In practice
They are also more likely to be hospitalized for infections such as pneumonia, and many draw on long life experience to manage new health conditions.
Where people slip
Allow extra time and speak plainly; compare what you observe with the patient's usual baseline, and report changes.
Your place on the trail
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