definition for geriatrics
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Geriatrics Geriatrics or geriatric medicine is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. There is no set age at which patients may be under the care of a geriatrician or geriatric physician, a physician who specializes in the care of elderly people.
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Gerontological nursing (Redirected from Geriatric nursing) Gerontological nursing is the specialty of nursing pertaining to older adults. Gerontological nurses work in collaboration with older adults, their families, and communities to support healthy aging, maximum functioning, and quality of life.
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- The term “geriatric care” is often interchangeable with elder care or senior care. Homecare - Homecare describes any form of care given within the home. This can range from care provided by a home health aide, home health nurse, companion, or caregiver and includes intermittent care, respite care, and home therapies. The term homecare covers both medical and non-medical forms of care.
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- This specialty is increasing in importance as the population ages and that aging population lives longer. People over the age of 85 are the fast growing segment of the population. It is no longer a rarity for people to live to be one hundred. A geriatrician is a doctor who specializes in care for people 65 and older. Just as a pediatrician tends to the needs of a child, a geriatrician cares for the special needs of changing seniors. Geriatricians approach each patient'sneeds individually, and possess the knowledge and expertise needed to accommodate seniors.
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What is a Geriatric Psychiatrist? Psychiatric Help for Seniors. The geriatric psychiatrist is a good ally when it's not clear whether the patient's problem is dementia, depression, or the complications of multiple physical illnesses in addition to dementia or depression.--Julie Brandies, M.D.
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obstetrics Definition of obstetrics. : a branch of medical science that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
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obstetrics obstetrics. the branch of medicine that deals with prenatal and postnatal care and with the delivery of a child. — obstetrician, n. — obstetric, obstetrical, adj. the branch of medicine that specializes in care of women before, during and after childbirth.
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Geriatrics Surgical. 1  Orthogeriatrics (close cooperation with orthopedic surgery and a focus on osteoporosis and rehabilitation). 2  Geriatric Cardiothoracic Surgery. 3  Geriatric urology. 4  Geriatric otolaryngology. 5  Geriatric General Surgery. 6  Geriatric trauma. 7  Geriatric gynecology. 8  Geriatric ophthalmology.
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- Medical Definition of geriatric. 1  1: of or relating to geriatrics or its practice the geriatric department in a hospital a geriatric ward. 2  2: of, relating to, affecting, or being aged individuals the geriatric population geriatric depression treated geriatric animals.
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What is a Geriatrician? She has been going to the same family doctor practically her whole life. Does she need to see a doctor that specializes in elderly people - a Geriatrician? A: Treating older adults is very different from treating younger patients. Older people are more susceptible to diseases found in people of all ages.
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geriatrics Word Origin and History for geriatric Expand adj. 1909, formed in English from Greek geras, geros old age (from PIE root *gere-to grow old (see gerontology) + iatrikos of a physician, from iatros (see -iatric).
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Old age Old age refers to ages nearing or surpassing the life expectancy of human beings, and is thus the end of the human life cycle. Terms and euphemisms include old people, seniors, senior citizens, older adults, the elderly, and elders. Old people often have limited regenerative abilities and are more susceptible to disease, syndromes, and sickness than younger adults. The organic process of ageing is called senescence, the medical study of the aging process is called gerontology, and the study of d
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- Definition of Gerontology. Gerontology is the study of aging and older adults. The science of gerontology has evolved as longevity has improved. Researchers in this field are diverse and are trained in areas such as physiology, social science, psychology, public health, and policy. Applications of this knowledge to policies and programs.
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Seeing a Geriatrician as You Age A geriatrician is a physician who has completed a residency in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with an additional 1-2 years of training fellowship in the medical, social, and psychological issues that concern older adults.
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Neuropsychology Training Geriatric neuropsychology, a subspecialty of neuropsychology, focuses on the assessment of normal and abnormal cognitive, functional, and psychological changes which accompany the adult aging process. Clinical training focuses on outpatient assessment of adults and older adults with a wide v ariety of neurological disorders.
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Definition of 'geriatric' Geriatrics is the study of the illnesses that affect old people and the medical care of old people. 3. countable noun [oft NOUN noun] If you describe someone as a geriatric, you are implying that they are old and that their mental or physical condition is poor. This use could cause offence.
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How is geriatrics different from general internal medicine? SEARCH BY CITATION. Keywords: Geriatrics and general internal medicine overlap greatly: most sick patients seen by a generalist are elderly and geriatricians care for nearly the full spectrum of diseases seen in internal medicine. Differences between the two disciplines can be seen in the areas of patient care, research and administration. As a group, geriatric patients are different from young adults because they are more likely to have multiple chronic illnesses, to depend on others, to be frail and to die in the near future.
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Geriatrics Geriatrics or geriatric medicine[1] is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people.[2] It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.
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Division of Aging & Geriatric Psychiatry The Division of Aging and Geriatric Psychiatry was formed in 2007 to provide a center of focus for research and education related to this subspecialty at Yale.
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- 1 Gastroenterologist-specializes in diseases of the digestive system. 2  Geriatrician (Geriatric Medicine) - general practice physician who specializes in caring for older adults. 3  Hematologist-a hematologist specializes in diseases of the blood and bone marrow. 4  Hepatologist-specializes in diseases of the liver.
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Geriatric Doctors in Harrisburg, PA Geriatric Doctors A geriatric specialist is a physician who treats the elderly population and the conditions that most commonly affect them. These doctors have special training in the effects of aging on the body and mind of a patient. Geriatric specialists treat common ailments faced by senior citizens, such as frailty, incontinence, memory problems, arthritis, senility, decreased functioning and more.
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Common Geriatric Conditions Overlooked Aug. 6, 2007 -- Half of U.S. adults over age 65 suffer from at least one common age-related condition, according to a new study. But researchers say these highly treatable geriatric health problems are often overlooked by health care providers.
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gerontology Definition of gerontology. : the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults — compare geriatrics.
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Geriatrics Medical Definition of Geriatric medicine. Geriatric medicine: The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in older people and the problems specific to aging. Also called geriatrics. From the Greek geron meaning old man + iatreia meaning the treatment of disease..
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Geriatric Doctors To Manage Elderly Parent's Care Geriatric Doctors To Manage Elderly Parent's Care What is a geriatric doctor or care manager and how can they help caregivers and their elderly parents? A geriatric doctor is a like a case manager who provides a variety of services for seniors and caregivers, including coordinating elderly medical care, finding community resources, and finding legal or financial assistance.
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- Geriatric Care/Case Manager. If you are responsible for the care of a senior or dependent adult but are unable to manage and. supervise his/her home care due to time constraints or distance, you may want to consider hiring. a care/case manager. A Geriatric Care/Case Manager is a professional who assists the individual.