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Stéphanie Willebois Chenaud1, Celine Chenault1
1Hôpital intercommunal du Haut Limousin, 4 avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, 87300 Bellac, France.
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Faced with an aging population, mobile geriatric teams, created in the 1990s, have become a pillar of geriatric care. Working in hospitals, residential care facilities for dependent elderly people, or at home, they prevent loss of independence. Their missions are evolving and becoming more specialized in outpatient care to meet local needs. This article explores their interventions, from emergencies to home care, highlighting their role in supporting healthcare teams. They promote coordination and the link between city and hospital for frail elderly patients.
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