HEALTH ASS 305 (HEALTH ASSESSMENT 305)

HEALTH ASSESSMENT 305 ASSESSING THE OLDER ADULT As you well know, the population of the US is aging. The percentage of older patients (always high) is even higher now. Older adults present with unique needs as well as a more complex health picture. The old-old (>85) is the fastest growing segment of the population. 82% have at least one chronic condition. Age-associated changes are most pronounced in advanced age of 85 years or older, may alter the older person’s response to illness, ...