Geriatrics

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and antibiotic resistence requires that patients be seen in clinic for administering medications, which is a huge barrier to some patients

This generation of geriatric patients are concerned about losing weight and the use of weight loss drugs such as ozempic

This generation of geriatrics were subjected to the opioid epidemic and are struggling with pain relief

Cancer is a prevalent diagnosis for any age patient

Lack of access to reliable health care leaves geriatric patients with many untreated illnesses

This generation of geriatric patients grew up without the education that smoking is unhealthy

Death and Dying are difficult subjects for our American culture

Alzheimer's and Dementia:

• Acceptance of altered abilities

• Family support vs. condescending behavior

Unreliable family support from prior strained relationships

Stigma of mental health therapy

Fiercly and stubbornly independent

Depression and loneliness from being outcasts of society