CDHFTalks: Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the Elderly Full Version

The prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is increasing. Literature in the past has shown us that there tends to be bimodal distribution of when IBD is diagnosed. The first peak occurs typically around the age of 20, and the second peak occurs typically around the age of 60. 10-15% of IBD patients will present with IBD after the age of 60. With the global population becoming older, 10-30% of IBD patients are over the age of 60. Dr. Farha Peerani, BA, MD, FRCPC answers the following questions: • How common is IBD in the Elderly? • What Causes IBD in the Elderly? • What Symptoms do Older IBD patients present with? • Do elderly-onset IBD patients have milder disease? • What vaccinations are recommended for elderly IBD patients? • How effective and safe are the currently available medical therapies for elderly IBD patients? • Is surgery risky in elderly IBD patients? • How does the concept of frailty apply to the management of elderly IBD patients