Program Description:
This session provides an overview on the principles, practices, nomenclature, patient work-up and management unique to the geriatric population.
Program Goals/ Objectives:
At the end of this session, a student will have a detailed understanding of:
• The role of the doctor of chiropractic in caring for the geriatric patient
• The unique health care needs of the geriatric patient
• Medication and related adverse effects
• Dementia and its role in caring for the geriatric patient
• The more common medications prescribed this population
• Depression and life issues affecting the geriatric population
Program Topics:
• Effect of nutrition and exercise on the geriatric population
• Functional impairment
• Identifying dementia
• Physical examination
• Laboratory work up
• Commonly prescribed medications