Talking With Your Older Patient: A Clinician's Handbook by National Institute of Aging - HTML preview
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In Summary
✔ Obtain basic information before the visit. Encourage patients to bring in written lists of concerns as well as all medication, including over-the-counter and alternative or homeopathic remedies.
✔ Use the family history to gain insight into an older patient’s social situation as well as his or her risk of disease.
✔ Talk about the activities of daily living and be alert to changes.
✔ Ask about living arrangements, transportation, and lifestyle to help in devising appropriate interventions.