Assessment and Management of Older Adults With Cancer

Course overview

Older adults with cancer are a large and growing segment of our population. Geriatric oncology is a medical discipline that has emerged with evidence for specific assessment tools and interventions that are tailored to the needs of older adults. Rehabilitation providers should be aware of the specific guidelines and recommendations that support care interventions for older adults with cancer. This course will describe the unique needs of older adults with cancer and outline the specific assessment tools and evidence-based rehabilitation interventions for this population. The course will review current oncology guidelines for older adults with cancer and identify the relevant recommendations that impact the rehabilitation plan of care.