Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine
Non-Invasive Assessment of Fitness Levels of Geriatric Patients
Authored by Rajesh Chauhan
Introduction
How fit am I, doctor? This question from elderly would sound familiar to most of the geriatricians around the world. It will be difficult predicting, but certain tests would let us make a wise calculated guess. The way one walks in, finds his or her way, steady or unsteady gait, use of appliances and/or accessories, the way he / she takes a seat, shakes hand, turn around, get on and then getting down from the examination couch, As Geriatricians we need to be vigilant and look out for the transition, which could be gradual but may also be rapid at times, and also screen and manage risk factors with the ultimate aim of helping our patients in aging gracefully. This will require a geriatrician to be more meticulous and alert right from the point when an elderly patient walks in or is brought in for consultation. Observations obviously have to be meticulous and thorough, with some structuring that will help in reaching out for a detailed of history and clinical examination, without missing out on any of the essentials.
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