Geriatrics--an eye to the future.
What role will medical group practices play in the future care of the elderly? A four-part program agenda is called for to meet the needs of the increasing number of senior citizens in our communities and promote healthy aging. Also presented here are many interesting facts regarding the characteristics of the geriatric patient, our country's new demographics, and the geriatric assessment units destined for widespread expansion.
D000368:Aged; D005544:Forecasting; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000639:trends*; D006123:Group Practice / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States