Managing Crohn’s Disease in The Older Adult: A Case Study Approach |Biomedgrid

Crohn's Disease is a chronic bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Both genetics and environmental factors may contribute to a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease. This case study highlights how older adults with Crohn's Disease may face different challenges compared to younger populations. A multidisciplinary healthcare team is needed to initiate a plan of care for this vulnerable population. With ongoing evaluation of the plan of care, positive health outcomes may be likely to occur for older adults with Crohn's Disease.