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2. What Is a Geriatric Doctor? - WebMD

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   Geriatricians provide medical treatment and care for older people today. If you're 65 years old or older, a geriatrician can help you understand your needs and how they might change as you get ...

3. What Is a Geriatric Doctor and What Do They Do? - Healthline

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   A geriatrician is a primary care doctor who specializes in treating older adults. They may provide integrative care, diagnose a variety of conditions, and help you maintain a high quality of life ...

4. Geriatrics - Wikipedia

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   Hospitals, Clinics. Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [ 1 ] is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of the elderly. [ 2 ] The term geriatrics originates from the Greek γέρων geron meaning "old man", and ιατρός iatros meaning "healer". It aims to promote health by preventing, diagnosing and ...

5. Tips for Choosing Your PCP as an Older Adult - WebMD

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   If you need to find a doctor as an older adult, there are many ways to narrow down your search. Get tips to help you choose a primary care physician (PCP) that’s right for you or a loved one.

6. Choosing Between a Geriatrician and a Traditional PCP - WebMD

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   A traditional PCP treats patients of all ages and focuses on preventive care as well as managing both acute and chronic health concerns. While geriatricians focus on caring for people ages 65 and ...

7. Geriatric care management - Wikipedia

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   Geriatric care management. Geriatric care management is the process of planning and coordinating care of the elderly and others with physical and/or mental impairments to meet their long term care needs, improve their quality of life, and maintain their independence for as long as possible. It entails working with persons of old age and their ...

8. Doctors for Alzheimer’s: Specialists, Memory Clinics, and More

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   Takeaway. There are many specialists you will need for your Alzheimer’s care team. This includes geriatician, neurologist, neuropsychologist, and more. The Alzheimer’s Association, USAging ...

9. Caregiving: Taking Care of Older Adults - WebMD

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   Take steps to reduce their risk of falling, and other basic safety measures like these: Remove throw rugs. Place non-skid strips on hardwood and tile floors. Add safety rails in showers and tubs ...