Geriatric Medicine Review: High-Yield Clinical Facts, Drug Considerations, and Board Review for Physicians Caring Older Adults

The world's population is aging, and the demand for high-quality geriatric care continues to grow. Older adults are living longer than ever before, often with multiple chronic conditions, complex medication regimens, cognitive changes, and functional limitations. Caring for aging patients requires more than treating individual diseases. Clinicians must balance medical needs, preserve independence, prevent complications, and support quality of life while working closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams. As healthcare systems care for an increasing number of older adults, there is a growing need for practical resources that help clinicians understand the unique principles of geriatric medicine and make safe, patient-centered decisions across a wide range of clinical settings. Geriatric Medicine Review is written for that reality. This book provides a clear, clinically focused foundation for medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, physician associates, pharmacists, and practicing clinicians who want a dependable guide to the care of older adults. Rather than viewing aging as a collection of separate medical problems, this book helps readers understand the broader picture of geriatric care-bringing together chronic disease management, functional assessment, cognitive health, medication safety, preventive care, rehabilitation, and shared decision-making into a practical approach to everyday clinical practice. Inside, readers will find practical guidance on: - Comprehensive geriatric assessment and clinical evaluation- Common medical conditions affecting older adults- Safe prescribing and medication management in later life- Dementia, delirium, depression, and cognitive assessment- Frailty, falls, mobility, and functional independence- Nutrition, preventive care, and healthy aging- End-of-life care, advance care planning, and ethical decision-making- Everyday clinical challenges that require thoughtful, patient-centered judgment Geriatric medicine is not only about managing the diseases of aging. It is about preserving dignity, maintaining independence, supporting function, and helping older adults achieve the best possible quality of life through compassionate, individualized care. Whether you are preparing for clinical rotations, caring for older adults in hospitals or community settings, strengthening your knowledge of healthy aging, or building confidence in geriatric practice, Geriatric Medicine Review offers an organized and practical approach to modern geriatric care. A practical reference for learners and healthcare professionals who want to think clearly, provide compassionate care, and improve health outcomes for older adults.