Chapter 19, Problem 1.3CS

Summary Introduction

To address: Both clinical and ethical concerns of person L.

Introduction: Good health is very important in older adults who are at higher risks of contracting immunological and chronic diseases. Gastrointestinal problems are one of the most common ones among them and are potentially dangerous. Older adults have high possibilities of succumbing to such conditions. Thus, the intervention of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare personnel is required in order to ensure good health and well being.