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Highlighting and Reducing the Impact of Negative Aging Stereotypes During Older Adults' Cognitive Testing

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[Preventive geriatrics.].

|August 15, 2009

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Geriatric medicine, established in 1981, focuses on prevention in the elderly. Risk factor reduction significantly lowers coronary mortality, highlighting the value of geriatric assessment for frail individuals.

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Highlighting and Reducing the Impact of Negative Aging Stereotypes During Older Adults' Cognitive Testing

Highlighting and Reducing the Impact of Negative Aging Stereotypes During Older Adults' Cognitive Testing

Published on: January 24, 2020

Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Preventive Healthcare
Public Health

Context:

Geriatric medicine specialty recognized in Iceland in 1981.
Over 10 specialty diplomas granted since.
Increasing life expectancy and centenarian population in Iceland.

Purpose:

Describe geriatric medicine and prevention concepts.
Review general and special medical prevention recommendations for the elderly.
Emphasize the preventive value of geriatric assessment.

Summary:

Geriatric medicine and prevention strategies are detailed.
Three stages of prevention and risk factor detection methods are outlined.
Coronary mortality reduction in Iceland is linked to medical advances and risk factor reduction.

Impact:

Geriatric assessment provides preventive value for frail elderly.
Life expectancy has increased by 20 years over 75 years.
Demand for tertiary prevention and geriatric assessment is projected to grow.