Who are the elderly? A profile of older patients.

Abstract:

:The graying of America will change the health care system and how health professionals view the quality of care and life for older citizens. In this article, the demographics of US society are explored with comments on forecasted changes in the next 30 years. Understanding the needs of the geriatric population will help the clinician provide an opportunity to plan for the future to ensure a meaningful life for those golden years.

journal_name

Clin Podiatr Med Surg

authors

Helfand AE

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1993-01-01 00:00:00

pages

1-6

issue

1

eissn

0891-8422

issn

1558-2302

journal_volume

10

pub_type

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