Who are older adults? Demographics and major health problems.

作者: Shelley A. Sternberg , Michael Gordon

DOI: 10.1111/J.1600-0757.1998.TB00112.X

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摘要: The care of older patients is a challenging and often rewarding experience. Elderly people can be helped to fulfill their needs realize goals with sensitive comprehensive evaluation, positive supportive attitude an emphasis on illness rather than disease. Health providers contribute greatly improved function enhanced quality life through understanding respect for the individual qualities aspirations patients.

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