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2. 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 ...

3. What Is a Geriatric Doctor? - WebMD

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   According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are about 55.8 million older adults in the U.S. Research shows 30 percent of older adults need geriatric care. Each geriatrician can ...

4. 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 ...

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

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   Why All Older Adults Need a Primary Care Doctor. A primary care doctor who knows your health care needs can identify problems early, help manage chronic conditions, and make sure you get all the ...

6. 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 ...

7. Geriatric Depression (Depression in Older Adults) - Healthline

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   Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional "blue”" moods are normal. However, lasting depression is not a typical part of ...