One hundred and counting: Centenarian use of emergency departments in New South Wales.

Centenarians ED presentations are increasing over time with injuries as the most common reason for presentation. Most patients have prolonged ED length of stay and many require hospital admission. Early streaming of these patients through specialised geriatric assessment units may be more appropriate to reduce the demand on EDs and improve patient care. Models that facilitate rapid access to supported living arrangements and improved advanced care planning may be more realistic for many centenarians and different models of care need to be considered for this age group.