ABSTRACT
Geriatrics encompasses all aspects of aging including physiological, psychological, functional, social, and economical sequelae of advancing age. It is vitally important for the clinician to appreciate that all aspects of geriatrics can be impacted by medications. People in their fourth or fifth decade may not be viewed as “geriatric” based on their chronological age. Physiologically, however, their health may be more aligned with that of a 65- or 70-year-old, making drug selection as important as it is in an older adult patient. One of the biggest challenges in geriatric rehabilitation is accurately differentiating between premorbid cognitive status and current cognitive status. The American Geriatric Society promotes the several apps for any healthcare professional working with geriatric patients. A more accurate assessment of renal function can be made by collecting a 24-hour urine; however, this is rarely realistic to execute, especially in rehabilitation. During acute rehabilitation, the clinician uses a variety of therapies, including drug therapy, to facilitate functional recovery.
