geriatricians
Doctors for elderly
Geriatricians are physicians who specialize in the medical care of elderly patients.
The field addresses the complex health needs of aging bodies—multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, and end-of-life care.
Her mother's geriatrician coordinated treatment across several specialists.
Chronic cognitive impairment
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
incontinence · polypharmacy · frailty · hip fracture · stroke · delirium · falls · malnutrition
Internal medicine physicians
- neurologistsDoctors of nervous systems
- cardiologistsDoctors of the heart
- psychiatristsMental health physicians
- rheumatologistsDoctors specializing in joint disorders
endocrinologists · urologists · physiatrists · nurse practitioners · social workers · physical therapists · occupational therapists · pharmacists
Gradual functional decline with age
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- frailtyWeakness of body
- degenerationProgressive loss of function
- atrophyWasting from disuse
presbyopia · andropause · osteoporosis · dementia · Alzheimer's · Parkinson's · arthritis · macular degeneration
Residential care for elderly
- nursing homeLong-term eldercare residence
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- homecareMedical aid at residence
- respite careTemporary substitute caregiving
long-term care · fall prevention · medication management · mobility aids · adult day care · palliative care · hospice · end-of-life care
Formally approved by examiners
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- internistsInternal medicine physicians
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
treatment · multidisciplinary · patient-centered · clinical · pharmacology · cognitive testing · subspecialty
Sharing another's emotions
- patienceCalm during delays
- dignityInnate personal worth
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
caring · respect · sensitivity · attentiveness · advocacy · trust · communication · listening
dementia
Chronic cognitive impairment
- Alzheimer'sDegenerative brain disease
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
arthritis · incontinence · polypharmacy · frailty · hip fracture · stroke · delirium · falls · malnutrition · depression
internists
Internal medicine physicians
- neurologistsDoctors of nervous systems
- cardiologistsDoctors of the heart
- psychiatristsMental health physicians
rheumatologists · endocrinologists · urologists · physiatrists · nurse practitioners · social workers · physical therapists · occupational therapists · pharmacists · dietitians
senescence
Gradual functional decline with age
- lifespanTotal existence duration
- frailtyWeakness of body
- degenerationProgressive loss of function
atrophy · presbyopia · andropause · osteoporosis · dementia · Alzheimer's · Parkinson's · arthritis · macular degeneration · hearing loss
assisted living
Residential care for elderly
- nursing homeLong-term eldercare residence
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- homecareMedical aid at residence
respite care · long-term care · fall prevention · medication management · mobility aids · adult day care · palliative care · hospice · end-of-life care · advance directives
board-certified
Formally approved by examiners
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- internistsInternal medicine physicians
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
diagnosis · treatment · multidisciplinary · patient-centered · clinical · pharmacology · cognitive testing · subspecialty
empathy
Sharing another's emotions
- patienceCalm during delays
- dignityInnate personal worth
- understandingMental comprehension of something
gentleness · caring · respect · sensitivity · attentiveness · advocacy · trust · communication · listening · reassurance
- doctorsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, MD
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
- elder caresenior care, aged care, elderly care, home care, assisted living
- Health Advocateshealth educators, health departments, community health workers, advocacy groups, CDC
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Doctors for children
neonatologists · pediatric specialists · obstetricians · midwives
geriatriciansgeneral practitioners
Non-specialist community physicians
family physicians · generalists · internists · emergency physicians