Geriatric Basics for the Neurohospitalist. (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heckmann, Josef G.; Kraus, Jörg; Lang, Christoph J. G.
• Is Part Of: Neurohospitalist. Volume 8:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 92
• Page End: 101
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: geriatrics -- neurogeriatrics -- elderly patients -- rehabilitation -- aging; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1177/1941874417738697
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1941-8744

Abstract

Due to the increasing age of the population, neurohospitalists are more frequently caring for old and very old people. Fundamental definitions and topics related to geriatric medicine are therefore of particular importance. In this review, common issues encountered in geriatric patients hospitalized on the neurology service are discussed. Focus is put on the geriatric assessment, multiprofessional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, geriatric syndromes, pharmacotherapy of the aged, delirium, pain, and palliative management as they are relevant for the neurohospitalist. In addition, ethical questions are addressed.