Butler R N, Collins K S, Meier D S, Muller C T, Pinn V W
Department of Geriatrics, and Adult Development, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA.
Geriatrics. 1995 Jun;50(6):33-6, 39-41.
Prevention of late-life disability is an important goal in managing the health care of older women. Hormone replacement therapy and regular exercise can protect against osteoporosis and heart disease. Dietary measures can control weight and prevent diabetes. Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake help protect bones from fractures. Mammography and Pap smears are proven screens for early cancer detection. Depression is not unusual in older women, but it is often masked by physical symptoms. Physicians can help women at risk for caregiver burnout by providing referrals and information on community resources. Use of other health professionals, as well as patient education videos and printed materials, can help physicians provide comprehensive care within the time limits of office practice.
预防晚年残疾是老年女性医疗保健管理中的一个重要目标。激素替代疗法和定期锻炼可以预防骨质疏松症和心脏病。饮食措施可以控制体重并预防糖尿病。充足的钙和维生素D摄入有助于保护骨骼免受骨折。乳房X光检查和巴氏涂片检查是经证实的早期癌症检测筛查方法。抑郁症在老年女性中并不罕见，但它常常被身体症状所掩盖。医生可以通过提供社区资源的转诊和信息，帮助有照顾者倦怠风险的女性。使用其他健康专业人员以及患者教育视频和印刷材料，可以帮助医生在门诊时间限制内提供全面的护理。
