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  2. Caregiving: Taking Care of Older Adults - WebMD

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    Add safety rails in showers and tubs and near the toilet. Reduce water temperature to below 120 F (48.9 C). Move furniture and clear clutter to create clear, wide paths. Place nightlights ...

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

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    Takeaway. 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 ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Medications for Older Adults: Commonly Recommended Types - WebMD

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    Omeprazole. This is used to treat excess stomach acid, which can result in ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and acid reflux disease, for example. Simvastatin. This is commonly used to treat high ...

  6. Best Geriatricians Near Me in Charlotte, NC | WebMD

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    Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine. 9. 49 Years Experience. 300 Billingsley Rd Ste 101, Charlotte, NC 28211 2.37 miles. Dr. Lacouture Jr graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1975. Dr. Lacouture Jr works in Charlotte, NC and 1 other location and specializes in Geriatric Medicine.

  7. Geriatrics - Wikipedia

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    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 treating disease in older ...

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