When it comes to elderly patients, we just need to listen to all their problems patiently, health related and also their circumstances/other reasons for stress/anxiety. We may not be able to solve any of those .. but listening amd empathising makes them feel better. #Geriatrics 
I have an elderly couple. The wife suffers from Dementia and he himself has undergone surgery and radiation for prostate cancer. He takes care of her with help from a caretaker. I tell them to do video consult. But he says he feels good to come and talk to me for few minutes.
Most of them are very patient. If you're busy they'll wait for you so that they get those few precious minutes extra to discuss everything from their financial issues to death of some friend or relative. They almost always ask the doctor about his/her family and how they're doing
It's not easy dealing with some of these pts. They can be very blunt and negative. And very stubborn too. Name dropping and stretching converstions too long beyond a point is very common. But we need to try hard and maintain our patience somehow and you learn with experience.
Many of the elderly patients come with a list written down about their health issues. A good habit, because when in front of the doctor possibility of forgetting to tell something important is common. I prefer this over verbal. #Clarity
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