Talking With Your Older Patient: A Clinician's Handbook by National Institute of Aging - HTML preview
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In Summary
✔ Talk to your older patients about the importance of exercise and physical activity. Staying active can benefi t older people in many ways.
✔ Encourage your patients to get a free copy of Exercise and Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging.
✔ Talk to your older patients about their eating habits.
✔ Consider having your older patients keep a food diary, if necessary, to make sure they are getting the correct nutrients.