title: Health maintenance and prevention in the elderly.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, USA.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Gleich
mesh_terms: 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