Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

A clinical perspective on aging.

The Journal of Otolaryngology

|August 1, 1986

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Managing common elderly health issues like immobility and confusion requires better medical education and research. Biomedical therapies targeting brain function show more promise than social interventions for improving senior care.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Vertebral-basilar insufficiency.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2011

Same author

UK vs. Cdn. Nursing: A Response.

Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien·2010

Same author

Square pegs in round holes.

Canadian Medical Association journal·2010

Same author

Adrenal Steroids and Eosinophils.

Canadian Medical Association journal·2010

Same author

Looking back.

Age and ageing·2000

Same author

The influence of clinical problems, age and social support on outcomes for elderly persons referred to regional aged care assessment teams.

Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine·1994

Same journal

Primary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the submandibular gland: unique presentation and surprising treatment response.

The Journal of otolaryngology·2008

Same journal

Hearing recovery after meningitis.

The Journal of otolaryngology·2008

Same journal

Endoscopic transnasal sphenopalatine arterial ligation for intractable posterior epistaxis in a young child.

The Journal of otolaryngology·2008

Same journal

[Non-functional parathyroid cyst].

The Journal of otolaryngology·2008

Same journal

Cacosmia secondary to an olfactory groove meningioma.

The Journal of otolaryngology·2008

Same journal

Hemangioma of the vocal cords: review of two cases.

The Journal of otolaryngology·2008

See all related articles

Area of Science:

Geriatrics
Neuroscience
Public Health

Background:

Elderly patients frequently experience immobility, falls, incontinence, mental confusion, and homeostatic disturbances.
These issues escalate in individuals over 85, though disability rates for those aged 65-84 remain manageable (15-20%).
A small segment of the elderly population accounts for a disproportionate number of clinical problems.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the primary challenges in elderly care.
To propose strategies for improving the management of age-related clinical problems.
To advocate for specific therapeutic approaches in geriatric medicine.

Main Methods:

The study synthesizes existing research on common geriatric ailments.
It emphasizes the need for enhanced medical education and inter-institutional cooperation.

Related Experiment Videos

It calls for a focused biomedical research program.

Main Results:

Biomedical research and targeted therapies are crucial for addressing geriatric issues.
Psychosocial and administrative approaches alone are insufficient.
Improving neurotransmitter function and receptor activity can enhance cerebral control.

Conclusions:

Effective management of elderly patient problems necessitates a multi-faceted approach.
Biomedical interventions targeting neurological mechanisms offer significant therapeutic potential.
Continued research and improved healthcare systems are vital for geriatric well-being.