Geriatricsis a speciality of medicine that focuses

on the healthcare of elderly people.

Gerontologyis the study of physiological and
psychological changes that occur in old age.
COMPLEXITY
 GERIATRIC GIANTS
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHALLENGES IN ELDERLY

Immobility
Instability
Impaired intellect
Incontinence
PSYCHOLOGICAL HARDSHIPS IN ELDERLY
 LIFESTYLE CHANGES IN THE ELDERLY
Diet: Increased fat intake
Exercise: Improves bone density and prevents
osteoporosis
Weight: Obesity is of major concern
Drinking: Olderpeople achieve high blood alcohol
levels with a fairly small quantity of alcohol due
to age related decrease in body water. Drinking is
linked to liver diseases, stomach ulcers, DM and HTN
to name a few.
Socialactivities: Socially isolated individuals are
less healthy.
THE CURRENT SITUATION