I. The healthy older adult: Changes with aging
Health promotion
Nutrition. II. Assessment: History taking
Review of systems. III. Treating illness: Skin and lymphatics
Head, neck, and face disorders
Chest disorders
Peripheral vascular disorders
Abdominal disorders
Reproductive disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders
Central and peripheral nervous system disorders
Endocrine, metabolic, and nutritional disorders
Hematologic and immune system disorders
Psychosocial disorders
Symptom-based problems. Appendix A. Physiologic influences of the aging process. Appendix B. Laboratory values in the older adult. Appendix C. Common tests and their associations with diseases and conditions. Appendix D. Minimum data set. Appendix E. Organization and support group addresses and phone numbers. Appendix F. Support systems for elders.