Health maintenance and prevention in the elderly.
This article summarizes recommendations and current controversies to help guide primary care providers when caring for the elderly. Health maintenance and preventive care regimens are discussed within the context of a comprehensive evaluation of the particular patient.
Gleich
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University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, USA.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018890:Chemoprevention; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010808:Physical Examination; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012944:Social Support