Documentation of drug regimen: To state the indication for each new drug, to maintain a daily list of drugs prescribed and received, and thus to avoid using unnecessary drugs and help prevent drug interactions Advance directives: To document the patient's choice of health care proxy and health care decisions Early mobilization and participation in functional activity: To prevent physical deterioration due to decreased activity during illness and hospitalization; close collaboration with physical and occupational therapists to create integrated care plans that include targeting functional status in older adults and incorporating mobility and strength training to the extent tolerated by each patient Discharge planning: To ensure that appropriate care is continued in the next level of care Acute care of the elderly (ACE) units: To provide effective care for hospitalized older adults by using most of the strategies listed above Advance directives, if already prepared, should be brought to the hospital as soon as possible.