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Risk of financial abuse in elders should draw internists' attention

An expert counsels internists to consider screening their elderly patients for financial abuses, from investment scams to pressure from family members. Doctors can partner with financial experts to prevent financial exploitation.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/geriatrics.htm
1 Jul 2012

Meeting baby boomers' high expectations

Baby boomers may seek a level of health care that isn't always realistic. Learn how to address their needs while carefully transitioning them into their golden years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/07/editors.htm
1 Jul 2012

Postoperative delirium associated with long-term cognitive impairment

Delirium after cardiac surgery occurred in nearly half of elderly patients and was associated with lower cognitive function postoperatively, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/10/5.htm
10 Jul 2012

Many more elderly people could benefit from drugs to prevent heart disease

Preventive treatments for cardiovascular disease may be underutilized in older patients. Although age and gender inequalities are known to exist for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, whether this pertains to interventions focused toward preventing heart disease is less clear.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/17/4.htm
17 Jul 2012

Letters to the Editor

ACP members take the organization to task for its positions on modifying reimbursement to doctors, and the organization's legislative leader offers a wider viewpoint on the issue in response.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/letters.htm
1 Sep 2012

Guidance available for managing inappropriate meds, multiple comorbidities in the elderly

The American Geriatrics Society offers several updated resources for clinicians caring for elderly patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/02/7.htm
2 Oct 2012

Routine physicals not associated with improved morbidity, mortality in nongeriatric patients

Routine physicals do not decrease morbidity or mortality and are unlikely to be beneficial, a review concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/23/1.htm
23 Oct 2012

Nominees named for College Officer, Treasurer and Regents

The Governance Committee of the American College of Physicians placed in nomination candidates for leadership positions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/11/regents.htm
1 Nov 2012

Finesse required to treat anxiety in the elderly

Elderly patients may have many concerns on their mind. Maintaining their independence and managing their finances are two. But when does worry become anxiety? And how can internists not only manage chronic diseases but also ensure that patients are able to care for themselves?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/elderly.htm
1 Jan 2013

A few tips can improve older patients' memory

Most complaints of memory problems aren't related to cognitive impairments, and as such they can be alleviated with a few simple tips.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/01/memory.htm
1 Jan 2013

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