What is a Geriatrician?

A geriatrician is a doctor who specializes in caring for the health of older people. They are primary care doctors who have additional training in treating older patients. Geriatricians can practice in outpatient settings, nursing facilities, or hospitals. 

Geriatricians diagnose and treat age-related medical conditions. They can help with:

• Managing chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, depression, cancer screening, and immunizations

• Diagnosing health problems as urgent as they interfere with your daily life

• Reviewing all your medications and determining which ones you need to take

• Helping you prioritize treatments if you're managing several conditions

• Developing a safe and healthy medication plan

• Promoting healthy aging

• Helping you stay active, connected, and healthy 

Geriatricians can also provide a holistic approach to health care. A comprehensive geriatric assessment evaluates multiple issues that influence an older adult's health, including physical, cognitive, affective, social, financial, environmenta...