Гериатрические синдромы: что это и почему они опасны?

Geriatrics is the medicine of the elderly. But what makes it unique, and why do older adults need a dedicated doctor? In the new episode of the "Health Conversations" podcast, Valentina Sergeevna Ostapenko, a geriatrician, head of the geriatric department at the Russian Scientific and Clinical Center, and a PhD in medicine, and I discussed the key areas of geriatric medicine that can transform the lives of older adults. This conversation has been long overdue. For many, geriatrics remains a mysterious area of ​​medicine. We tried to shed light on the need for a comprehensive geriatric assessment and the possible symptoms of aging—geriatric syndromes. And most importantly, what can patients and their families do about them? This isn't a typical interview, but a conversation between two geriatricians about how modern medicine for the elderly works. In this episode, you'll learn: How geriatrics differs from general medicine What are geriatric syndromes Why the main goal of geriatrics is to preserve a person's independence and quality of life. When should you consult a geriatrician? What is a comprehensive geriatric assessment? Why frailty, malnutrition, and sensory deficits reinforce each other. The dangers of taking large amounts of medication Why it's harmful for older adults to have everything done for them How everyday activities restore functionality How nutrition, vision correction, hearing, and dental problems affect quality of life in old age. Our shared goal is to make advanced age happy. __________________________________________________ Valentina Sergeevna Ostapenko: https://rgnkc.ru/nashi-spetsialisty/o... __________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:57 - What is the difference between gerontology and geriatrics? 02:35 - Why geriatrics is needed 04:21 - What you need to know about "geriatric syndromes" 05:39 - How geriatrics differs from other medical specialties 07:10 - The main goals of geriatrics in treating the elderly 08:20 - Working in a multidisciplinary team is a priority in geriatrics 10:30 - What is behind the phrase "He's been going downhill lately"? 15:03 - Is it possible to slow down and reverse geriatric syndromes? 19:00 — Physical activity is the key to independence in old age 21:09 — Review of medications. Up to 30% of acute conditions are associated with either medication errors or drug interactions 23:30 — Discontinuing medications – for the benefit of the patient 25:10 — The dangers of taking too many medications 28:20 — What medications are often not discussed with the doctor 30:20 — Dietary supplements combined with other medications – the risks of hospitalization 31:30 — Vision, hearing, and chewing impairments bring on dementia 34:00 — Age is not a contraindication for surgery 36:40 — Habilitation – what does this word mean 38:16 — Foot condition as an indicator of the patient's condition 41:50 — A geriatrician – a patient's ally in the fight for quality of life What does ageism have to do with it? 42:30 — Actively identifying complaints that even the patient forgets to mention themselves __________________________________________________ ✅ Don't forget to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss new episodes about health and longevity! Like it if you're interested in up-to-date information on aging and gerontology, and leave your questions in the comments. My social media: YouTube    / @gerontolog_tkacheva   Telegram https://t.me/kanal_OTkachevoy VK https://vk.com/gerontolog_otkacheva RuTube https://rutube.ru/channel/68177921/ Yandex Zen https://dzen.ru/gerontolog_tkacheva MAX: https://max.ru/join/RgoIzM_0wR-iv48CM...