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Geriatrics Overview
Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Makerere University
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The document defines geriatrics, outlines goals of care, and describes how aging affects body composition, energy balance, signaling networks, and neurodegeneration. It reviews cognitive screening tools such as the MMSE and Clock Drawing Test, and discusses environmental and social considerations for elders. Key geriatric syndromes—including incontinence, falls, sleep disorders, persistent pain, and depression—are presented with brief epidemiology and treatment options. Nutritional and appetite management, as well as pain and depression management strategies, are highlighted. References to major internal medicine texts and UpToDate articles support the content.
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