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Geriatric Health Care In India: A Review
Abstract
With declines in fertility and increases in longevity, the population is aging and this trend is expected to continue throughout the next several decades. As a result of the number and diversity elders, there will be significant medical and social challenges which much be addressed in order to provide optimal care for the geriatric population. Medical challenges include increasing numbers of patients living with one or more chronic conditions. Socially, assessing health literacy and adjusting plans of care accordingly, optimizing living arrangements, and working to reduce poverty will be critical to improving the health and quality of life of elders.
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