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Older patients have different needs from younger patients.  This is why there is a subspecialty, with Board Certification, called Geriatrics.

What kind of unique needs do older patients have?  Older patients require more communication to determine that they are understanding recommendations which are being made.  They require more evaluations to make certain that the setting of their care at home is beneficial for them.   Since compliance with taking medications may be poor, medicine use and…

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