Geriatrics: More Long-term care

Today Corey, Justin, and I went back to Lakewood Village. As we sat surrounded by charts and jotted down medications and problem lists, a woman nearby kept humming and singing non-stop (though I couldn't recognize a particular tune). Then another woman set off the alarm by opening one of the doors leading outside. I had to wonder how much order there was in the dining room (where we were charting) or if we med students were the only non-residents there. One of the patients I saw was 99 years old and practically completely deaf; I either had to scream in his ear or write on a sheet of paper. I asked Sherry (the NP) if he could benefit from hearing aids, and she told me that most families won't do it b/c it costs about $3000, which is almost as much as it costs to stay at Lakewood for a month. Fortunately we were able to finish before noon, but the three of us were late to the geriatrics board review at noon (led by Dr. JH). At least there was free food =)

On a random note, looks like I was right to make December my vacation month. It's not easy scheduling interviews during a rotation.