RT Book, Section
A1 Kalmar, Evie
A1 Chen, Helen
A2 Walter, Louise C.
A2 Chang, Anna
A2 Chen, Pei
A2 Harper, G. Michael
A2 Rivera, Josette
A2 Conant, Rebecca
A2 Lo, Daphne
A2 Yukawa, Michi
SR Print(0)
ID 1180014752
T1 The Social Context of Older Adults
T2 Current Diagnosis & Treatment Geriatrics, 3e
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260457087
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180014752
RD 2024/04/18
AB Care  of  older  adults  occurs  within  the  context  of  their  community  and  social  environment,  of  which  health  care  generally  plays  only  a  small  role.  Geriatric  care  is  most  effectively  provided  within  the  framework  of  an  integrated  care  team  who  understands  the  social  factors  that  influence  the  health  and  quality  of  life  of  older  adults  and  have  expertise  and  knowledge  regarding  community  resources  available  to  assist  them  and  their  caregivers.  This  is  particularly  important  for  older  adults  facing  functional  decline,  cognitive  decline,  or  frailty.  This  chapter  discusses  the  significance  of  the  social  context  as  it  affects  the  health  and  care  of  older  adults,  focusing  on  the  following  areas: