Opinion|Videos|May 23, 2024
Defining Older Adults: Highlighting the Age Spectrum and Role of Care Settings
Drs Medha Munshi and James Bailey discuss the definition of older adult patients, considering both chronological age and mental and physical state. They underscore the significance of customizing diabetes treatment to accommodate individual patient abilities, rather than solely basing decisions on age
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