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2. What Is a Geriatric Doctor? - WebMD

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   Geriatric care assessment to figure out your quality of life and make suggestions. ... Because geriatricians are a type of family doctor who have specialized training in caring for older patients ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

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

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   A geriatrician is a type of primary care doctor who has additional education and experience in treating older adults, particularly those who have several chronic or complex health problems.

6. 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 ...

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. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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   An old man at a nursing home in Norway. Elderly care, or simply eldercare (also known in parts of the English-speaking world as aged care ), serves the needs of old adults. It encompasses assisted living, adult daycare, long-term care, nursing homes (often called residential care ), hospice care, and home care .

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

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   Why Picking a Good Doctor Matters. Whether you need a primary care physician (PCP) for yourself or a loved one, choose one who you’re comfortable with. A trusting relationship between you and ...