Nuances of Surgical Care for the Elderly

Unprecedented population growth, complex medical problems, and widespread use of anticoagulants: the perfect storm for the Silver Tsunami. Those aged 65 and over will number 98.2 million in the United States in the year 2060, with 19.7 million aged 85 and over.1 Arthritis, heart disease, cancer, pulmonary disease, and Alzheimer round out the top five health concerns in the elderly per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the unspoken epidemic is that of frailty, with 44% of the elderly prefrail and 10% frail.
Source: Clinics in Geriatric Medicine - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research