Risk factors for falls in the elderly include increasing age, medication use, cognitive impairment and sensory deficits. Falls in the elderly can be markers of poor health and declining function, and they are often associated with significant morbidity. Outpatient evaluation of a patient who has fallen includes a focused history with an emphasis on medications, a directed physical examination and accurate examination of of postural control and overall physical function. Acclaimed expert of geriatric medicine, Dr. GS Grewal, goes over the changing approach to falls in the elderly & why it might not be as simple as it may seem. 

The Fall Factor: Understanding Risk Factors for Elderly Falls

As the number of people aged 65 and older rises in the general population, they make up a growing share of emergency department (ED) visitors. When compared to most younger adults, older adults often have physical, psychological, and social concerns that necessitate a different approach to management and discharge planning. They are also more likely to have accumulated morbidity throughout their lives. As clinicians adapt to the challenges of a growing population, a focus on geriatric emergency medicine is becoming more important. Join us live as Dr. GS Grewal, a senior consultant- Elder Care, Fortis Escorts Hospital & the President of Indian Medical Association (Delhi 21-22), outlines the current trends in ED usage by older adults and gives an overview of how care of older people is structured in emergency medicine.

Commonly Encountered Geriatric Emergencies

Patients with fever and rash often pose an urgent diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma for the clinician. The nonspecificity of many fever and rash syndromes mandates a systemic approach to diagnosis. Although laboratory studies can be useful in confirming the diagnosis, test results often are not available immediately. Because the severity of these illnesses can vary from minor to life-threatening, the physician must make prompt management decisions regarding empiric therapy. Watch this super intriguing session LIVE on MEDFLIX where Dr. Baldev Prajapati throws light on various aspects of managing a patient with fever and rash!

Prevention, Early Detection & Management of Anemia in the Elderly

Senior Consultant- Elder Care, Fortis Escorts Hospital | President Delhi State IMA | Chairman - Wellness Health & You | Honorary Secretary, Age-Care India

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