Geriatric Health in Saudi Arabia, A Review

Abstract

Geriatric health is not separate from general population health, but maintaining a good health is difficult and different in old age. In order to achieve healthy geriatric community, it is necessary to know few aspects of old age. The design and implementation of comprehensive preventive health protocols for elders presents the medical profession with many challenges. Although a specific protocol must be modified to meet the unique needs of the individual patient, there are certain factors common to elderly segment of the population that may influence these protocols.