Module 2: Direct Comprehensive Primary Care in the LTC Setting

45 2.5.3 Chronic Conditions

TOP 10 Common Chronic Conditions for Adults 65+:

  • Hypertension
  • High Cholesterol
  • Arthritis
  • Ischemic/Coronary Artery Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Depression
  • Dementia
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease[1]

Management Guidelines for Older Adults:

  • Cardiovascular Disorders
    • Hypertension
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Cardiac disorders
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease[2][3][4][5][6][7]

 

 

  1. National Council on Aging, 2023 ↵
  2. Laubscher et al., 2014 ↵
  3. stoll et al., 2020 ↵
  4. Díez-Villanueva & Alfonso, 2016 ↵
  5. Canadian Diabetes Association, 2023 ↵
  6. Levin et al., 2008 ↵
  7. Gupta, 2022 ↵

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