This article looks at the latest concepts and developments in the field of osteoporosis relevant to primary care practitioners and health professionals dealing with this long-term condition.

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Confusion is a common problem in persons over 65 years of age. The decline in normal cognitive ability may be acute, or it may be chronic and progressive. In older persons, confusion is usually a symptom of delirium or dementia, although it may be due to major depression or psychosis. 

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Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle beyond the normal ageing process because of inadequate lifestyle and other issues. It negatively results in decreasing muscle strength and/or physical performance, which brings critical risks for a patient's quality of life, independence and even mortality.

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