Geriatric Care - Care of the Aged

Geriatrics  : a branch medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and aging people. Geriatrician  : a specialist in geriatrics. The most appropriate term for a physician who specializes in the care of older adults is geriatrician, not gerontologist.  A gerontologist is generally a non-physician, though physicians who focus on aging research can also be considered gerontologists. Just as  ped iatricians are physicians who specialize in the care of children, GERIATRICIANS are physicians who specialize in the care of older adults. Geriatricians are expert in dealing with multiple medical problems and chronic illness. Geriatricians focus on optimizing  quality of life  and  functional ability  for their patients rather than seeking definitive cures. Geriatricians use a holistic approach to address the physical, psychological and social problems surrounding the patient and family.  A geriatrician works closely with oth...