Geriatric Assessment

Addressing the At-Risk Older Driver

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury to adults 65-75 years of age, and the second leading cause of injury to those 75 years of age and older.1 Physicians and other health care professionals can play a critical role in preventing motor vehicle injuries and in helping older patients maintain their mobility through the use of preventive clinical practices. In addition, clinicians can assess health changes of older patients and provide effective medical treatment to address any functional limitations that arise and may inhibit mobility. Finally, if remediation is not possible, cli

Involuntary Weight Loss in the Elderly

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Constipation in the Older Adult

Accreditation
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Credit Designation Statement

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit