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Prevention of Disease and Disability in Older Adults
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Prevention of Disease and Disability in Older Adults
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Overview of Prevention in Older Adults
General preventive measures
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Prevention of Disease in Older Adults
Primary and Secondary Prevention
Screening
Screening references
Tertiary Prevention
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Vascular disorders
Heart failure
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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Prevention of Frailty
Prevention of Injuries in Older Adults
Falls
Driving hazards
Home hazards
Prevention of Iatrogenic Complications in Older Adults
Risk Factors
Multiple chronic diseases
Multiple physicians
Multiple medications ( polypharmacy) and inappropriate medications
Hospitalization
Interventions
Care management
Geriatric interdisciplinary team
Pharmacist consultation
Acute and emergency care for the elderly units
Advance directives
Prevention of Psychosocial Problems in Older Adults