Instructions for Geriatric Patients

The document "Instructions for geriatric patients" by William A. Sodeman and Thomas C. Sodeman, published in 2005, served as a comprehensive educational resource for outpatient geriatric care. It included 185 information sheets covering common diseases, conditions, and problems faced by elderly patients. Each sheet provided an overview of the issue, treatment guidelines, and instructions on when to seek medical help, with space for personalized notes. Topics ranged from cognitive issues like dementia and delirium to physical ailments such as stroke, incontinence, cardiovascular problems, and skin conditions. The resource also addressed nutrition, endocrine issues, infections, and end-of-life care, and included a bonus CD-ROM for easy access to the information sheets.