Feb 3, 2010
Falls are a major problem in geriatric patients. As persons age, falls and their consequences become increasingly more serious. According to the American Geriatrics Society, for those over age 65 and over, 35 to 40% of community dwelling persons fall annually. As...
Jan 15, 2010
Most educational materials on pressure ulcer prevention tell you that the most common areas for pressure ulcers are under boney prominences such as the sacrum, ischium, and heels. However, an area that is frequently under-emphasized in pressure ulcer prevention...
Oct 25, 2009
This past spring I completed requirements for recertification in Geriatric Medicine. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) requires recertification every ten years, and this is my second recertification – marking twenty years since first passing the test...
