As the older population grows, GPs must embrace the ‘geriatric 5 Ms’ to enhance care and patient outcomes.
are aged 65 years or older, with Italy having the highest proportion . North America faces a similar situation, and health systems are experimenting with new geriatric care strategies. However, conditions such as frailty,, and falls continue to affect health outcomes, quality of life , and mortality, making it challenging to measure improvements in the care of older people.
The choice of the type of assessment of mobility and risk of falling should be rapid and effective, based on patient and physician preferences, and suitable for the clinical setting. Any detected abnormality of mobility found by the GP should lead to a more extensive assessment.The evaluation of medications in older adults must account for increased longevity and the higher incidence of chronic conditions, which make polypharmacy increasingly common.
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