title: Who are older adults? Demographics and major health problems.
abstract: The care of older patients is a challenging and often rewarding experience. Elderly people can be helped to fulfill their needs and realize their goals with a sensitive and comprehensive evaluation, a positive and supportive attitude and an emphasis on illness rather than disease. Health care providers can contribute greatly to improved function and enhanced quality of life through an understanding of and respect for the individual qualities and aspirations of their older patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Sternberg
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gordon
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003710:Demography; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans