Journal article
Promoting the health of senior citizens.
Abstract
Canada is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of older people in its population. Adopting strategies that involve physician actions, a societal approach and individual participation may substantially improve the health of senior citizens. This article presents ways to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of premature death through manoeuvres that can be initiated by physicians in the context of the periodic health …
Authors
Patterson C; Feightner J
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 157, No. 8, pp. 1107–1113
Publication Date
October 15, 1997
ISSN
0820-3946