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What are geriatric issues?

Geriatric issues cover a broad range of physical and mental health conditions, including:

  • Fall injuries. Falls are often due to medication, sensory deficits, or cognitive impairment.
  • Cardiovascular disease. Older adults are more prone to developing cardiovascular issues such as stroke, hypertension, and peripheral artery disease.
  • Dementia. Cognitive decline is one of the most prominent signs of aging. Dementia-related diseases include Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia.
  • Incontinence. Urinary and bowel incontinence occurs due to weakened pelvic floor muscles, nerve damage, overactive bladder, or prolapse.
  • Depression. Seniors may feel lonely or isolated, leading to depression.
  • Arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis experienced by seniors. It causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in the joints, limiting range of motion.
  • Osteoporosis. Bone density declines as you age, causing bones to become brittle and weak. This increases the risk of fractures and other injuries.

* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

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