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Geriatric Medicine
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Due to aging and health issues, the elderly are the largest group of healthcare users. While aging causes physical decline, it doesn't necessarily impair independence in daily activities. Many symptoms thought to be aging signs (e.g., frequent falls, sarcopenia, malnutrition) may actually indicate underlying diseases. Elderly patients often don’t report symptoms or present atypical ones, leading to delayed treatment. A careful, comprehensive assessment approach is essential to provide a holistic care model for the elderly.
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Chou, Ming-Yueh
Lin, Yu-Te
Liang, Chih-Kuang
Liao, Mei-Chen
Hsu, Ying-Hsin
Wang, Yu-Chun
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Family Medicine
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Elderly patient care often involves managing chronic diseases (e.g., hypertension, diabetes), cognitive impairment, osteoporosis, and mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety). Due to physiological changes and multiple conditions, physicians provide personalized treatment plans and work with specialists for coordinated care.
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Chou, Ming-Yueh
Wang, Yu-Chun
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Neurology
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Elderly individuals are prone to neurological disorders that can impact their quality of life and independence. Conditions like Alzheimer's may cause memory decline, while Parkinson's leads to motor dysfunction. Symptoms can overlap with natural aging, and patients may delay seeking help. Neurological care focuses on treating underlying diseases while addressing overall health, comorbidities, drug interactions, and quality of life.
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Lin, Yu-Te
Liang, Chih-Kuang
Hsu, Ying-Hsin
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Emergency Medicine
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For elderly frequent emergency department (ED) patients and elderly patients with prolonged ED stays, we collaborate with geriatric specialists to further assess the patient's needs based on their medical history and a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) screening for geriatric syndromes. This allows us to identify potential issues that may require intervention, arrange for hospitalization under the Department of Geriatrics, refer the patient for follow-up visits at the geriatrics outpatient clinic, and provide long-term care information from our hospital or relevant agencies.
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Liao, Mei-Chen
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