What does the health assessment for the elderly include?

The World Health Organization defines health as: health means not only the absence of diseases and physical defects, but also a complete physical and psychological condition and good social adaptability. This definition reveals the essence of human health and points out several aspects involved in health. Therefore, when evaluating the health status of the elderly, nurses should consider comprehensively, not only to deal with the existing problems, but also to prevent potential problems. The contents of health assessment for the elderly mainly include physical health, mental health, social function and quality of life assessment that comprehensively reflects these three functions.