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Geriatric Dentistry : Communicating with the elderly patient
Author(s) -
BROCK ANNA M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1985.tb00556.x
Subject(s) - biosocial theory , geriatric dentistry , medicine , geriatric care , oral health , health care , nursing , gerontology , dentistry , social psychology , psychology , personality , economics , economic growth
Summary I have presented some major biosocial difficulties that occur with age that necessitate special consideration in communication. I believe that through knowledge of these changes and appropriate care, health providers can assist older adults maintain self‐esteem and self‐support, necessary for the development of needed self‐care skills.